Turqoise Lake is an 1,800-acre alpine lake five miles outside Leadville. Named for the turquoise mine that was once there, it's now a recreational destination. The land surrounding Turquoise Lake is lined with trails and low trafficked paved roads. The lake itself offers boating, fishing and windsurfing.

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1. Turquoise Lake loop

39.2km

02:24

660m

Cycle the moderate 24.4-mile Turquoise Lake loop near Leadville, Colorado, for stunning lake views and mountain vistas.

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2. Turquoise Lake to Buena Vista loop

139km

06:33

1,320m

This difficult 86.6-mile road cycling loop connects Turquoise Lake and Buena Vista, offering high-altitude views of Colorado's 14ers.

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3. Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

66.1km

04:19

1,100m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 3,070 m

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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1. Turquoise Lake loop

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3. Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

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