Gravel Routes in Leadville, Colorado

Turquoise Lake and Hagerman Pass

Gravel route on County Rd 9, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado

Weston Pass via Co Rd 22 to Co Rd 7

Gravel route from US-285 to Co Rd 7, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado

"This is called the "Road to Riches" which was originally built in 1860 for miners, following a Ute Indian trail. Closed during the winter. Opens about mid-May. Spectacular views, waterfalls, and elk,. The summit is just shy of 12,000' elevation. Gravel from US 285 to the summit and back down. Becomes paved at County Road 7 as you enter a residential area before getting on US 24, All motorized vehicles would not have trouble once the snow is gone. http://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4419-weston-pass.html"

Mosquito Pass to Co Rd 3

Gravel route from Co Rd 12 to Co Rd 3, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado

"Fairplay/Alma to Leadville, Colorado. Difficult even on enduro motorcycles. Nothing larger than a 690cc. A favorite for tough MTBers. http://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/178-mosquito-pass-usa.html"

Co Rd 10 to County Rd 24

Gravel route from US-24 to County Rd 24, Twin Lakes, Lake County, Colorado