more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
820 ft
Climb
00:39:13
Avg time
821 ft
Altitude change
9,626 ft
Altitude min
10,447 ft
Altitude max
9,626 ft
Altitude start
10,446 ft
Altitude end
8.9%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
33%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:39:13
Avg time

Mount Elbert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twin Lakes
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    125.B
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A narrow 4x4 road that goes to the upper south elbert trailhead. Not an overly gnarly road but you definitely want high clearance.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Mount Elbert Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:03pm (America/Denver)
Aug 26, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:17pm (America/Denver)
Jul 8, 2026
 All Mount Elbert and Halfmoon area trails are closed due to the Willow Fire. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/alerts/willow-fire-area-closure
May 1, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
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Dec 2, 2025 @ 12:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 2, 2025
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Sep 8, 2025 @ 7:41am
Sep 8, 2025
 Totally free of snow
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      Mount Elbert East Ridge
      14 miles • 4,905 ft • 6 •
      An out-and-back with a loop that meanders along the east ridge of Mount Elbert.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Elbert located?
      Mount Elbert is located in Twin Lakes, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.09951, -106.36719.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Elbert?
      Mount Elbert has 820 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,626 ft to 10,447 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Elbert a point to point trail?
      Mount Elbert is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Elbert?
      Mount Elbert is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Elbert?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Elbert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mount Elbert?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mount Elbert are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Elbert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Elbert are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Elbert?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Mount Elbert. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Elbert?
      Mount Elbert is a moderately popular trail. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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