more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:22:28
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
9,768 ft
Altitude min
9,887 ft
Altitude max
9,792 ft
Altitude start
9,793 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
4,980 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,360 ft
Distance flat
00:22:28
Avg time

Bodfish Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leadville
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65463 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106461 in Trail Running
    • #152518 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,182 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,034 in Trail Running
    • #4,695 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020

A scenic loop through varying terrain on the slope of Turquoise Lake. Unique land formations thanks to the Glacial period.

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Family friendlyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 38 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 162 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Bodfish Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2026 @ 2:27pm (America/Denver)
Oct 10, 2026
Aug 4, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Denver)
Aug 4, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Denver)
Jul 8, 2026
 All Turquoise Lake trails are closed due to the Willow Fire. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts/willow-fire-area-closure
May 1, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
 reporter sloppy snow conditions. give the trails a couple days to dry out
Apr 8, 2026 @ 6:59am (America/Denver)
Apr 8, 2026
 Snow free and 95% dry. Still a couple muddy patches.
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on Oct 10, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bodfish located?
      Bodfish is located in Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Leadville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.26321, -106.34454.
      ▼ How hard is Bodfish?
      Bodfish is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bodfish?
      Bodfish has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,768 ft to 9,887 ft.
      ▼ Is Bodfish a point to point trail?
      Bodfish is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bodfish?
      Bodfish is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bodfish?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bodfish. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bodfish?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bodfish are:
      • August (27 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • May (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bodfish? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bodfish are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bodfish?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Bodfish. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bodfish?
      Bodfish is a very popular trail. There have been 691 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 735 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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