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Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

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2.5

(24)

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Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

04:14

66.3km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parking

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16.1 km

Shimmering Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shimmering Point is one of a few overlooks on the northern road at Turquoise Lake. This road stays closed in the winter, but it is utilized by cars, runners, and bikers in the warm months.

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24.8 km

Turquoise Lake

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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 …

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25.0 km

Turquoise Lake

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Turquoise 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 …

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30.8 km

Lookout over Turquoise Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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47.8 km

Mineral Belt Trail — Leadville

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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 …

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52.2 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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54.3 km

Mineral Belt Trail summit

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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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66.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

17.1 km

2.90 km

511 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

21.3 km

2.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (3,260 m)

Lowest point (2,970 m)

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Today

Monday 18 May

6°C

-3°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Lookout over Turquoise Lake – Matchless Mine loop from Leadville

Shimmering Point Overlook

Turquoise Lake

Turquoise Lake

Lookout over Turquoise Lake

Mineral Belt Trail — Leadville

Matchless Mine

Mineral Belt Trail summit

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