This basin is host to a load of different old mining structures. The area is rich in mining history, which is why there are so many great trails and roads around for running (they were all old mining roads and routes). You can make a variety of different loops and out-and-backs on these roads.

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1. Mosquito Pass and Birdseye Gulch Loop

37.7km

04:59

1,530m

This difficult 23.5-mile loop through Mosquito Pass and Birdseye Gulch offers extreme terrain and high-altitude views near Leadville.

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2. Lakes overlook via Mosquito Pass Road

22.1km

02:49

690m

Jog this difficult 13.7-mile route to Lakes overlook via Mosquito Pass Road, gaining 2261 feet with stunning views and mining history.

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3. Leadville Mining Country loop

9.76km

01:16

280m

Jog the Leadville Mining Country loop, a 6.1-mile (9.8 km) moderate route through historic mining sites and high-altitude mountain views.

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Elevation 3,420 m

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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Leadville mining country

1. Mosquito Pass and Birdseye Gulch Loop

2. Lakes overlook via Mosquito Pass Road

3. Leadville Mining Country loop

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