Mount Zion

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4.3/5 (6 reviews)
Leadville, Colorado (Lake County)
Last Updated: 07/03/2023

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Highlights

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.


Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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Trail Reviews

4.3/5 (6)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

The trail is fun with several spots to get great views along the way. It get a little rocket and loose in some areas through the trees but nothing to difficult.
Trail Review: Mount Zion - Shane Segelke
Trail Review: Mount Zion - Shane Segelke
Open
Visited: 08/13/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun easy, Rocky and great views.
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Visited: 07/03/2023

Gates should be open for the season.
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Visited: 09/19/2022

Pretty empty on a weekday. DIdn't see anyone else. Aspens on the nearby 189 road were already changing.
Trail Review: Mount Zion - Ryan Boudreau
Trail Review: Mount Zion - Ryan Boudreau
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/09/2021
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Very nice easy trail with nice scenery. Do this trail every August when I am in the Leadville Area for LT100 MTB race!

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