Cross Country Ski Trails in the Leadville, Colorado area

Leadville is located near the junction of U.S. Hwy 24 & State Hwy 91 at an elevation of 10,430 feet. The ski trails near Leadville, Colorado are located in the Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest. The town is minutes from the national forest trailheads and is a major supply point for those cross-country skiing in the region.

San Isabel National Forest Cross-Country Skiing Trails (click on trail name for complete information)
Trail	Location	Description
Birdseye Gulch Unimproved Road	Leadville Ranger District	This trail travels through Leadville's historic mining district and some beautiful views if you chance to look around. The route down is steep and rocky with a bog you won't forget.
Colorado Trail (Twin Lakes to Clear Creek Rd.)	Leadville Ranger District	This segment of the Colorado Trail leads from Twin Lakes Reservoir to Clear Creek Road. It is a popular segment that is used by many runners training for the long-distance foot race the Leadville 100.
Cooper Loop	Leadville Ranger District	Cooper Loop skirts the outer boundary of the Cooper Ski Area. The entire loop is 6 miles and will take an entire day to complete.
Highline Trail	Leadville Ranger District	The Highline Trail provides a half-day of moderate skiing. The elevation gain is 1,360 feet.
Kearney Park Loop Trail	Leadville Ranger District	This is a half-day ski with fairly steep inclines in places. It forms a loop that is about six miles long.
Mitchell Creek Loop	Leadville Ranger District	Mitchell Creek Loop is approximately 7.3 miles long with varying degrees of difficulty. Users can gain access to this trail from Highway 24 about 9 miles northwest of Leadville.
Powderhound Loop	Leadville Ranger District	The Powderhound Loop is located on the summit of Tennessee Pass. The trail is 2.5 miles long and reaches an elevation of 10,680'.
Treeline Loop	Leadville Ranger District	This trail leads skiers in a 2.3 mile loop that begins from Ski Cooper. The trail access the Continental Divide.
Turquoise Lake Dam Trail	Leadville Ranger District	The trail runs from the Sugar Loaf Dam to May Queen campground, paralleling the shoreline of Turquoise Lake.
West Tennessee Lakes Trail	Leadville Ranger District	The West Tennessee Lakes Trail begins where the Lily Lake Road (FDR 131) ends. Trail leads to three lakes where the fishing is good.
Notes: Links powered by Wildernet. San Isabel National Forest--The official agency website. Leadville Ranger District--(719) 486-0749 U.S. Forest Service, 2015 North Poplar; Leadville, CO 80461