Leadville

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Leadville

Leadville is a picturesque old mining town at the foot of Colorado’s highest mountains. It has all the amenities. Feeders around town can attract birds including Pine Grosbeak and Rosy-Finches in winter. Along the highway south of town, look for raptors, including Rough-legged Hawk in winter, as well as elk and deer.

County: Lake

Attractions: Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway, Camp Hale

Habitat: Urban/Suburban

Directions: Leadville is along US route 24, 34 miles north of Buena Vista, and 23 miles south of the CO 91 and I-70 intersection.

Delorme: 47 B7
Roads of Colorado: 86 A1-B2

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: Municipal
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Please respect private property

Parking: Various
Lodging: Hotel

Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Latitude: 39.24582
Longitude: -106.29086

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Contact Info:

City of Leadville: https://cityofleadville.colorado.gov/about/contact-us

Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainYes
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsYes
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionYes
Visitor CenterYes
Gift ShopYes
PrimitiveNo
CampingYes
PicnicYes
HuntingNo
FishingNo
2021-08-21T19:00:31-06:00

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