Hiking Trails & Parks in Leadville, Colorado
107 hiking & walking trails and 22parks, recreation areas & campgrounds in Leadville, located in Lake County, Colorado. Free trail map for every listing.
About Outdoor Recreation in Leadville, Colorado
Leadville offers 107 mapped hiking trails and 22 federally managed parks within the city or nearby. Located in Lake County, Colorado, it’s a starting point for hikers, campers, and casual nature seekers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 107 mapped hiking and walking trails in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Cutoff near Leadville is rated hard — the toughest classification among Leadville, Lake County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado for families?
And Again near Leadville is one of the best family picks in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Each of the 107 trails in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Leadville, Lake County, Colorado has 22 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Yes — 1 of Leadville, Lake County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Matchless with 4 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Leadville, Lake County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Lake County for more options beyond Leadville, Lake County, Colorado.
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