Lake County Nordic Trails & Events
Lake County is Colorado’s premier Nordic destination. Early season conditions draw skiers from throughout North America (check current grooming conditions at Leadville Nordic's blog, or via Twitter). The County’s groomed trail network includes the highly acclaimed Mineral Belt Trail, as well as a secluded new trail network at the Mount Massive Golf Course. Additional local trail networks include Tennessee Pass Nordic Center (adjacent to Ski Cooper); the Colorado Mountain College trail network; and the Turquoise Lake road loop. Taken together, these five areas put Leadville and Lake County front and center on North America’s Nordic map.
The Recreation Department is pleased to begin the second season of our Biathlon program for 2011/2012. In November, youth and adults will learn to shoot a biathlon rifle, and in January will take part in Nordic ski lessons. The program will culminate with our Mt. Massive Biathlon on February 6 at the Mt. Massive Golf Course. Join us for this exciting new program! For details and registration information, please click on Adult Programs or Youth Programs to the left.
For general information about Nordic lessons, races and special events, please visit the Leadville Nordic website. You may also visit this site for directions to non-County owned Nordic trails, as well as current grooming information.
County-owned Nordic facilities:
Mineral Belt Trail
For a heart-pounding Nordic workout, or a leisurely ski through one of Colorado’s most famous mining districts, look no further. For information about this 12-mile groomed trail, including maps and suggested parking locations, visit the Mineral Belt Trail website. Do not miss this year’s Leadville Loppet - dates coming soon!
Mount Massive Golf Course
When the links close and the snow flies, enjoy miles of pristine terrain for Nordic skiing and snowshoing. MMGC also hosts various dog-sledding and dog-joring events throughout the winter. Visit the Mount Massive Golf Course website for directions and other information.
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