Mineral Belt Trail — paved Leadville history loop
Colorado · Rail-trail
From the signed Mineral Belt trailhead at Dutch Henry Hill follow the named paved trail around its complete loop, returning to the start. Mile markers run clockwise; the owner permits travel both directions. Stay on the trail past mine remnants and obey every road crossing. Do not enter private mining tracks.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Leadville · Colorado
- Ride length
- About 11.7 miles per loop
- Ride format
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved former-rail trail; snow grooming is a different winter use
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- High altitude above 10,000 feet with sustained climbing and descending. Take acclimatization seriously; this is not a flat easy loop.
- Starting location
- Dutch Henry Hill public Mineral Belt trailhead, Leadville, CO
Owner’s approximately 11.7-mile complete paved loop; its introduction rounds differently at 11.6.
Official tourism published Dutch Henry Hill trailhead reference; not a field-surveyed parking stall.
Mineral Belt Trail — paved Leadville history loop — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Dutch Henry Hill public Mineral Belt trailhead, Leadville, CO.
Official Leadville tourism identifies Dutch Henry Hill among public trailheads with parking. Use signed open trailhead spaces, not highway shoulders or nearby private/school lots.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 11.7 miles per loop. Format: Loop.
Ride: From the signed Mineral Belt trailhead at Dutch Henry Hill follow the named paved trail around its complete loop, returning to the start. Mile markers run clockwise; the owner permits travel both directions. Stay on the trail past mine remnants and obey every road crossing. Do not enter private mining tracks.
Owner’s approximately 11.7-mile complete paved loop; its introduction rounds differently at 11.6.
Surface and effort
Paved former-rail trail; snow grooming is a different winter use. High altitude above 10,000 feet with sustained climbing and descending. Take acclimatization seriously; this is not a flat easy loop.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Owner describes the loop as 11.6 miles in its introduction and 11.7 in its riding notes; use about 11.7, not additive lengths. Ordinary bicycle use is snow-free seasonal; winter grooming/fat biking is a separate activity. Verify snow, fire and local work notices before travel. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.