Weekend Guide: LeadvilleLeadville, Colorado is the highest incorporated city in North America, sitting at 10,152 feet in elevation! Historically a mining town, Leadville has delicious food to try and amazing trails to explore right in its backyard. Authorskatherinebeard
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Stays

The Timberline
A revamped motel in downtown Leadville. A graet spot for families! (there are even rooms with bunk beds)
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FREIGHT
Relaxing, small cabins to stay in, just a short walk from Main St.
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Historic Delaware Hotel
A historic hotel right in downtown Leadville. There is a delicious, upscale restaurant right inside too!
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Eats & Drinks

High Mountain Pies
The perfect pizza spot! Grab a delicious milkshake here too.
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City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
The best place to stop for morning coffee and pastries.
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Casa Sanchez Leadville Colorado
Cheap, delicious Mexican food that comes in large portions. A great stop after a long hike.
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Treeline Kitchen
This spot is upscale, but has an amazing rooftop, perfect for a summer visit.
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The Legendary Silver Dollar Saloon
One of the oldest bars in all of Colorado. It has been around since the 1800s and still has it’s original tile floors and diamond dust mirror.
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Kahfe 11 Dlove Coffee
A spot to grab ice cream after a long day in the hot Colorado sun!@
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Punky's Mobile Food Trailer
Delicious pulled pork and sandwiches right on the shores of Twin Lakes.
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Trails

Missouri Lakes Trail
First Missouri Lake Trail, moderate, 6.3 miles, 1,545 ft. elevation gain, ~3.5 hours
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Timberline Lake Trailhead
Moderate, 4.3 miles, 869 ft. elevation gain, ~2 hours
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Saint Kevin Lake
Moderate, 3.1 miles, 685 ft. elevation gain, ~2 hours
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Mount Massive
14er trail! Difficult, 13.1 miles, 4,537 ft. elevation gain
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Things to Do & See

Melanzana Outdoor Clothing
Grab an iconic "melly" (as Colorado locals call them) here! Make an appointment before going: https://melanzana.com/book-an-appointment/
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Leadville Railroad
Ride along the old Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado & Southern lines to the Continental Divide on this train leaving from Leadville. Make sure you book your tickets in advance!
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Hayden Meadows Reservoir
"Upstream from Twin Lakes, it’s not impacted by release water, making for lower flows than are typically reported downstream. The meadows surrounding the reservoir are filled with grassees. There are plenty of bugs to use as bait, particularly grasshoppers, whose active nature lures fish to the surface."
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Twin Lakes SUP & Cycle
A local rental spot for paddle boards to use on Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes are framed by some iconic Colorado 14ers: Mt. Elbert (the tallest mountain in Colorado) and Mt. Massive (which I have hiked!)
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Elevation Goods
An adorable boutique with cute prints and other Leadville goodies.
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Turquoise Lake
A great alternative to Twin Lakes. Take a polar plunge in the blue waters here!
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