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SaveLead trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking and Snowshoeing. Popular destinations include Lead, Eagle Cliff Trails and Roughlock Falls Nature Area.
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- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
23 trails
- Snowshoe
12 trails
- Nordic Ski
19 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 2
- 8
Region Status
Open as of Aug 2, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 24
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 23
- Trails Snowmobile
- 3
- Trails Snowshoe
- 12
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 19
- Total Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,371 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,577 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,480 ft
- Reports
- 14
- Photos
- 15
- Completed Counter
- 156
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Eagle Cliff Trails
- 8
- 2
- 8
Popular Lead Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 1.0 • 3,961 ft • 240 ft • 12 • • skixc
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 1.0 • 1,791 ft • 0 ft • 9 • • skixc
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 1.0 • 2,064 ft • 195 ft • 7 • • skixc
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 452 ft • 7 • • skixc
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 200 ft • 5 • • skixc
Popular green difficulty ski run (off-piste). This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 141 ft • 4 • • skixc
Less popular green difficulty doubletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 869 ft • 102 ft • 3 • • skixc
Less popular black diamond difficulty ski run (off-piste). This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Lead Mountain Bike Routes
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★ 3.0 • 23 miles • 2,123 ft • 0 • Loop • Race •
The trail starts in Lead on the new Homestake Trail, then down into Deadwood on the Mickelson Trail....
Photos of Lead Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Meadow Trail | May 3, 2025 @ 4:14pm May 3, 2025 | Dry | utzxmas | ||
| Rolling Ox | Jun 28, 2022 @ 9:40am Jun 28, 2022 | Ideal | Shadow-fax | ||
| TCF Singletrack | Sep 16, 2021 @ 4:26pm Sep 16, 2021 | Unknown | AlpineAndrea EMBA-KC | ||
| Lily Park | Jul 25, 2020 @ 7:30am Jul 25, 2020 | Dry | woodtroll BentSprockets | ||
| Hidden Basin | Jul 25, 2020 @ 7:30am Jul 25, 2020 | Dry | woodtroll BentSprockets |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiffanyRQsbi8 | wishlist | trail | activity #98588271 and 1 more | Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:24am Jul 6, 2026 |
| zachgrape | wishlist | route | activity #88903015 | Feb 14, 2026 @ 11:27am Feb 14, 2026 |
| JosephAZX1kG | ridden | trail | activity #76643281 | Jul 24, 2025 @ 8:15pm Jul 24, 2025 |
| utzxmas | add | report | activity #70943830 | May 3, 2025 @ 4:14pm May 3, 2025 |
| Heathscliff | update | region | activity #67531805 | Mar 10, 2025 @ 9:58am Mar 10, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail is not where trail fork shows it. Pretty... | Jul 25, 2020 @ 4:07pm Jul 25, 2020 | ||
| trail | Trail is not quite the same as line on trail... | Jul 25, 2020 @ 4:04pm Jul 25, 2020 | ||
| trail | Not an mtb trail. | Aug 8, 2019 @ 12:55pm Aug 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Not an mtb trail | Aug 8, 2019 @ 12:54pm Aug 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | Not an mtb trail | Aug 8, 2019 @ 12:54pm Aug 8, 2019 |
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Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 18 | 22 miles | 2,165 ft | 8 miles | 817 ft | #11,390 | #3,467 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 560 | |
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 7 miles | 600 ft | 3 miles | 535 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Hike | 23 | 25 miles | 2,290 ft | 9 miles | 1,578 ft | #7,537 | #2,640 | 14 | 339 | |||
| Trail Running | 23 | 25 miles | 2,290 ft | 9 miles | 1,578 ft | #7,484 | #2,475 | 14 | 17 | |||
| Snowmobile | 3 | 3 miles | 246 ft | 1 mile | 587 ft | 8 | 1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 12 | 11 miles | 1,526 ft | 5 miles | 623 ft | #1,387 | #774 | 8 | 34 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 19 | 23 miles | 2,247 ft | 8 miles | 817 ft | #420 | #115 | 11 | 4 | 227 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lead?
Lead has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lead?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lead are:
- Roller Coaster (4.1/5)
- Dead Ox (4.1/5)
- Rolling Ox (3.8/5)
- Bratwurst (3.7/5)
- Hidden Basin (3.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Lead?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Lead are:
- July (7 activities)
- August (4 activities)
- September (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Lead?
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What is the longest trail in Lead?
The longest trail in Lead is Dead Ox at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lead?
The best hiking trails in Lead are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lead?
Lead has a total of 24 trails. Of those, 18 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lead to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lead?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lead is Dead Ox with 813 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lead?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lead is Deep Snow with 304 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lead?
Lead supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Lead?
The following bike services are available in Lead:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lead?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lead is Rolling Ox with an average grade of 11.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lead?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lead. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Lead?
Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lead?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lead are: View all mountain biking routes in Lead.
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What type of bike is most common in Lead?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Lead are:
- XC (1 activities)
- AM (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Lead?
The highest summit in Lead is Crooks Tower at 7,113 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Lead?
There are 2 notable sights in Lead. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Lead.
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Are there local clubs or events in Lead?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Lead directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lead?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lead are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lead?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lead are:
- Bratwurst (3/5)
- Intake Meadows (1/5)
- Sunny Meadow (1/5)
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