Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail, National Recreation Trail in Lake County, US
The Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail forms an 11.6-mile paved loop around Leadville, passing through mountain landscapes with aspen groves and conifer forests.
The trail incorporates former mining-camp railbeds from the late 1800s, when Leadville emerged as a primary silver mining center in Colorado.
Signs placed throughout the trail detail the evolution of mining practices and the lives of settlers who shaped the development of Lake County.
The asphalt surface accommodates various activities year-round, including cycling, inline skating, and Nordic skiing during winter months when the trail receives grooming.
At an elevation of 10,580 feet near Iron Hill, the trail provides access to numerous abandoned mine structures and equipment from the 19th century.
Location: Lake County
Inception: July 29, 2000
Made from material: rock asphalt
Website: https://mineralbelttrail.com
GPS coordinates: 39.24790,-106.30300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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