Mount Zion

4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Located only minutes from downtown Leadville, Mount Zion is a scenic, high-alpine trail providing incredible views of the nearby towering mountains. This off-road trail is a great half-day adventure providing viewpoints that cannot be seen by any other trail in the area. Several campsites and good...Read More
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Highlights of Mount Zion

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
12093 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
07/01 - 11/30
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
109
Nearest Town
Leadville
Nearest Services
Leadville
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest
District
Leadville Ranger DIstrict

Overview

Located only minutes from downtown Leadville, Mount Zion is a scenic, high-alpine trail providing incredible views of the nearby towering mountains. This off-road trail is a great half-day adventure providing viewpoints that cannot be seen by any other trail in the area. Several campsites and good cellular service make this a popular location for mountain boondocking.

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10 Waypoints
32 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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