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Join GARNA for a guided bike ride along the entire length of Leadville’s Mineral Belt Trail. Leadville resident Loretta McElhiney will lead the ride. Loretta is the Fourteener Program Manager for the US Forest Service Pike/San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron/Comanche National Grasslands and she serves on the Mineral Belt Trail Board. Howard Tritz will also join the group for the mining district section of trail from Fryer Hill to California Gulch (East side of the trail). Howard is a third generation Leadvillite and local historian.
The tour will explore the history along the trail, educate about the mountains that can be seen from the trail, and identify trees and plants growing along the trail.
From leadvilletwinlakes.com: This 11.6-mile, all-season, paved ADA-accessible trail offers unsurpassed views of the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges, along with a glimpse at some of the area’s most significant historic sites. The trail loops the city of Leadville, traveling through aspen groves, conifer forests, wildflower meadows, and open vista sage parks. With numerous trailheads and access points, it serves as a pedestrian gateway to the 70-square-block Leadville National Historic Landmark District and the famed Leadville Mining District. The trail integrates portions of the grades of the three major rail lines that served the Leadville Mining District around the turn of the century. Its alignment parallels California Gulch, site of Leadville’s first gold strike and earliest settlement, and cuts through the heart of the mineral belt that earned Leadville the moniker of “Colorado’s Silver City.”
The ride should take about three hours depending on the amount of stops. Timing does not include driving to and from Leadville. An exact meeting place will be determined and information will be provided to registered participants. Cycles of Life in Leadville rents bikes. They are located at 309 Harrison Ave, 719-486-5533. The cost of the tour is $5 for GARNA members; $7 for non members.
Sorry, this program is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email the office.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
