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Mineral Belt Trail

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Bike – Mineral Belt Trail

We will bicycle the Leadville Mineral Belt Trail (11.6 mi) through the historic mining district with frequent stops at historic markers. The ride passes through aspen groves, conifer forests, meadows, and open vista sage parks as we loop around Leadville, with views of the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges.

Contacts

Jan Dudley
Jan Dudley
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Sep 17, 2022
  • Gore Range
  • Biking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 11.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 750 ft

Ice Palace Park, at Harrison and 100-198 W 10th St, Leadville, CO 80461

Jan Dudley

  • jandudley01@gmail.com
  • 719-821-2523

More information on the Mineral Belt Trail can be found here. 

Be prepared for flats and simple bike repairs if needed. Bring: bike helmet, water, suitable clothing, relaxed attitude. Bikes can be road bikes, mountain bikes, cross bikes, e-bikes. The pace will be casual with frequent stops to read all the historic markers. Allow 2+ hours for the ride, plus time for a picnic lunch following. (Bring your own lunch.) 

Preference to Gore Range Group members until Sept 3 (2 weeks prior).

If you need to cancel, please use the cancel button on the CMC site under your profile in "My Activities". If you have to cancel the morning of the trip, please TEXT the leader at 719-821-2523 by 8:00 a.m.

If you have any known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader via e-mail prior to the trip.

Route/Place

Mineral Belt Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

CMC 10 Essentials for Bike Trips: 

- Helmet and eye protection (suitable for sun/cloud conditions)
- Bicycle repair tools: Tool kit, Tire levers, Patch kit, Spare inner tube (right size for your tires)
- Inflator: Pump, CO2 cartridge
- Lights: Rear (mandatory); Front (highly recommended)
- Food and Water
- Lunch (if ride includes a lunch stop)
- Appropriate clothing for changes in weather
- Sun protection: Sun glasses, Sun screen, First Aid Kit
- Identification: Road ID, Drivers license, Medical card(s), Phone, Emergency contact
- Navigation: Strava, GaiaGPS, MTB Project, Trailforks

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