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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

00:55

14.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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228 m

Leadville Railroad

Highlight • Monument

There is an old steam engine on display next to the current active railroad. You can book 2 hour scenic train tours from $77.50 on the Leadville Railroad website here: leadvillerailroad.com/train-rides.

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3.41 km

Matchless Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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5.43 km

Mineral Belt Trail summit

Highlight • Summit

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.

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7.06 km

Nugget Gulch

Highlight • Historical Site

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, …

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12.9 km

Harrison Avenue (Downtown Leadville)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Leadville, Colorado is the highest town in the US at 10,152 feet above sea-level. This small former mining town has recently begun to transform into a recreational hub in large …

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

1.70 km

1.53 km

775 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,240 m)

Lowest point (3,060 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

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Matchless Mine – Mineral Belt Trail summit loop from Leadville

Leadville Railroad

Matchless Mine

Mineral Belt Trail summit

Nugget Gulch

Harrison Avenue (Downtown Leadville)

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