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Matchless Mine is actually owned and operated by the Leadville National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. You can pay to take self-guided tours and learn more about the mining history of Leadville and other small Colorado mountain towns. You can see some of the mining infrastructure from the Mineral Belt Trail, and there are many other mining ruins along the eastern part of the Mineral Belt Trail loop.

The Dutch Henry Tubing Hill is the start/finish line for the Silver Rush 50, a qualifier for the famous 100 mile footrace. In past years, Lifetime has offered a race entry coin to the Leadville 100 to the first runner up the hill (provided they still finish the 50 miler within the cutoff time), so you often see racers sprinting up the hill at the start of the race. This is also a great trailhead from which to access the Mineral Belt Trail.

Just west of where the paved Mineral Belt Trail crosses South Toledo you can see two mines along the road -- the Star of Hope Mine on the northern side, and the Fanny Rawlins Mine to the south along the MBT.

The paved Mineral Belt Trail crosses over the wide dirt road of Country Route 1. Both offer great views of the diverse system on mines east of Leadville, including Hayden Mine (north) Surprise Shaft (west), and Mikado Mine (east). As you explore the hills this side of town you will encounter the ruins of dozens upon dozens of mines.

The Mineral Belt Trail is an 11.6 mile loop around Leadville. This segment runs through the northern part of town by Ice Palace Park. To the east the trail turns onto 12th Street for a short spell and crosses the railroad line before picking back up a block later.

This trail is adjacent to the Mineral Belt Trail. This gentle route meanders through the forest with minimal elevation changes. You can opt for a brief loop or utilize it as a gateway to access other trails.

The Mineral Belt Trail tops out at 10,606 feet. There is a small lookout here towards town with the Sawatch Mountains in the background.

The Mineral Belt Trail is an 11.7 mile paved path around the mining town of Leadville. Bikers, runners, walkers, dogs, and rollerbladers are welcome to use the trail in the dry months, and the loop is groomed during the winter for cross country skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing. Starting here at the base of Dutch Henry Hill is the lowest point on the MBT and is a good starting point (even for out and backs) because you can finish downhill.