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City in Colorado, United States
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Leadville is a city in Lake County, Colorado that is about tourism, especially outdoor recreation. In the winter, multiple ski areas are within driving distance. In the summer, hikes abound. The Continental Divide Trail and the Colorado Trail pass near enough to Leadville that through hikers can rest and receive supplies here. It is the highest city in the continental United States, at 10,200ft, and is in the heart of the Sawatch Range. Offering access to the highest 14,000ft peak in Colorado Mt Elbert and Mt Massive.
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A special sightseeing train with open cars runs out from Leadville, through rugged mountain scenery, and returns 2.5 hours later. Packages combine the trip with zip line or rafting adventures. The railway line is a lingering remnant of what started in 1884 as the Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad "highline".
Leadville Flying Club
Fly in a small Cessna 182 single-engine propeller plane on a circular tour near Leadville. See the Climax Mine, Mount Elbert, Independence Pass, the Copper Mountain ski area, and more rocky, mountainous peaks than you can count. The local flying club includes pilots who are certified to conduct the tours.
The Leadville Grill and Cantina
Give The Grill a try to eat Mexican food with the locals. A neighbourhood staple since the 1960s (the current owners claim, since 1938), don't leave without enjoying a dessert sopapilla.
A sports bar vibe, a skilful kitchen, and patio with glorious mountain views. This historic building has been renovated, and this is the result.
Nestled in a historic Delaware Hotel, Mineral is popular for hearty breakfasts.
A diner vibe combined with vegan options and limited outdoor seating on Harrison Ave. An economical choice for breakfast or lunch.
What looks like an enlarged, rambling ranch house contains a selection of rooms with private bath, rooms with shared bath, and dorm rooms for mixed or single gender with shared bath. A generous all-access kitchen offers a fridge to store groceries and stoves and utensils to cook. A large dining room table, and some outdoor tables, offer places to eat in the company of other travellers. They are particularly welcoming to hikers from the nearby Continental Divide Trail. The management has a friendly, family feel. Some of the infrastructure (plumbing, air conditioning) is straining from the load. Free parking in front of the inn, or on the street nearby.
Small seasonal general store and common CDT/Colorado Trail resupply stop; accepts and holds hiker resupply boxes. Confirm current hours, package instructions, and pickup policies before mailing.
As Leadville is a small town set deep in the Rocky Mountains, driving is the only practical way in or out.
Read in the guideThe heart of tourist-centric Leadville is only a kilometre across, so distances are walkable. However, with the altitude, you may find a gentle uphill stroll to be more of a strain than you expect.
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