more stats
3.6 miles
Distance
3,333 ft
Climb
02:56:35
Avg time
3,334 ft
Altitude change
11,079 ft
Altitude min
14,413 ft
Altitude max
11,079 ft
Altitude start
14,413 ft
Altitude end
17.6%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
90.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
02:56:35
Avg time

Mount Massive Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake County
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #1487
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #12643 in Hiking [+]
    • #19650 in Trail Running
    • #40996 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #408 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #639 in Trail Running
    • #1,455 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mount Massive is a 4 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Leadville Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 hours56 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (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
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      Mount Massive (via North East)
      20 miles • 5,842 ft • 1 •
      An out-and-back to Mount Massive via North East.
      Mount Massive Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Massive located?
      Mount Massive is located in Lake County, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Lake County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.18061, -106.42512.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Massive?
      Mount Massive is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Massive?
      Mount Massive has 3,333 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 11,079 ft to 14,413 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Massive a point to point trail?
      Mount Massive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Massive?
      Mount Massive is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Massive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Massive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Massive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Massive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mount Massive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 17 minutes to hike Mount Massive. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Massive?
      Mount Massive is a very popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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