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- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Horse
26 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of 16 hoursLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 26
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 105 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,518 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,485 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 14,420 ft
- Reports
- 362
- Photos
- 130
- Ridden Counter
- 7,910
Popular Twin Lakes Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 2 ft • 890 •
Easy singletrack trail that is used as part of the Leadville 100
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 57 ft • 392 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,186 ft • 20 ft • 223 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 211 ft • 223 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,463 ft • 36 ft • 206 •
Short singletrack connector from the S. Elbert trailhead to the Colorado Trail.
• 55 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 160 ft • 205 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 43 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 26 ft • 168 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 273 ft • 165 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 273 ft blue climb. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
Twin Lakes Mountain Bike Routes
Mt. Elbert - Shuttle Featured
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 5,086 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
Who doesn't want to ride off the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains! This route takes a shuttle approach...
16 miles • 1,359 ft • 4 •
This is a 16 mile loop around the largest glacial lakes in Colorado. This ride includes the Twin Lakes Cut...
4 miles • 243 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
This short out-and-back on Colorado Trail segment 11 travels along Twin Lakes to the historic Inter-Laken...
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,065 ft • 3 •
8 miles • 1,048 ft • 0 •
Great out and back or shuttle ride from to Twin Lakes. Extra parking a little west of the Mt. Elbert...
5 miles • 981 ft • 0 •
Photos of Twin Lakes Mountain Bike
Videos of Twin Lakes Mountain Bike
trail: Mount Elbert
0:00 |
75 |
Jul 12, 2021
trail: CDT CT - Twin Lakes North
3:28 |
108 |
Jan 29, 2017
trail: Mt. Elbert Cutoff
3:18 |
694 |
Sep 18, 2012
trail: Mt. Elbert Cutoff
6:05 |
15045 |
Apr 16, 2012
youtuber
![Mt. Elbert - Epic Mountain Biking on...]()
trail: South Mount Elbert
36:05 |
321 |
Sep 5, 2023 , Leadville
trail: CDT CT - Twin Lakes South
0:17 |
247 |
Aug 29, 2023 , Leadville
trail: CDT - Twin Lakes South
0:59 |
159 |
Aug 29, 2023 , Leadville
trail: South Mount Elbert
2:06 |
96 |
Aug 29, 2023 , Leadville
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mount Elbert | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:17pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | All Mount Elbert and Halfmoon area trails... | |
| Halfmoon | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | All Mount Elbert and Halfmoon area trails... | |
| CDT CT - Twin Lakes North | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | All Mount Elbert and Halfmoon area trails... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lodgepole Flats South | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| CT Lodgepole Connector | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| Mt. Elbert Cutoff | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| Echo Canyon | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| South Mount Elbert Trail | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| South Mount Elbert | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| Black Cloud | Jul 8, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Denver) 16 hours | Very Dry | andylegrunge | ||
| CDT CT - Twin Lakes South | Jun 30, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Denver) Jun 30, 2026 | Unknown | calypso423 | ||
| Colorado Trail Connector | May 11, 2026 @ 6:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | leadvegas CCW | ||
| CDT - Twin Lakes Alternate | May 11, 2026 @ 6:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | leadvegas CCW |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Colorado Trail (Bike)
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Continental Divide Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| andylegrunge | add | report | activity #98725742 and 12 more | Jul 8, 2026 @ 11:09am 16 hours |
| ninjalicious | wishlist | trail | activity #98547515 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:28pm Jul 5, 2026 |
| Lauren4Pq36W | wishlist | trail | activity #98176790 | Jun 30, 2026 @ 8:35pm Jun 30, 2026 |
| calypso423 | add | report | activity #98146144 | Jun 30, 2026 @ 11:40am Jun 30, 2026 |
| onlythebest | wishlist | trail | activity #98087764 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 2:36pm Jun 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Usually tons of trees down. Trail sees very... | Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:30pm Apr 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Out and back from the Clear Creek side is one... | Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:30pm Apr 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Out and back to the ridgeline is solid. Do... | Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:28pm Apr 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Thanks for the stairs 14er Initiative | Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:26pm Apr 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Another victim of trail sanitization Do not... | Apr 3, 2026 @ 12:25pm Apr 3, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate Peaks Wilderness | 2 | 3 | 11.2 km | ||
| Evergreen Lakes Nature Trails | 11.5 km | ||||
| Buffalo Peaks Wilderness | 2 | 3 | 11.9 km | ||
| Timberline Trails | 12 | 13 | 2 | 12.4 km | |
| Turquoise Lake Trails | 2 | 14.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 30 | 86 miles | 11,188 ft | 32 miles | 5,486 ft | #2,801 | #979 | 103 | 362 | 9 | 4,214 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 17 miles | 2,267 ft | 8 miles | 2,762 ft | #5,814 | #1,632 | 289 | 33 | |||
| Horse | 26 | 87 miles | 12,674 ft | 34 miles | 5,486 ft | #600 | #320 | 154 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 36 | 105 miles | 14,518 ft | 39 miles | 5,486 ft | #219 | #141 | 21 | 362 | 10 | 1,197 | |
| Trail Running | 36 | 105 miles | 14,518 ft | 39 miles | 5,486 ft | #1,480 | 6 | 361 | 11 | 429 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 7 miles | 1,755 ft | 5 miles | 1,709 ft | 199 | 4 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 6 miles | 1,722 ft | 5 miles | 1,709 ft | 199 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Lakes
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Twin Lakes?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Twin Lakes are:
- Colorado Trail Connector (4.2/5)
- North Mount Elbert (4.2/5)
- South Mount Elbert (4/5)
- Upper Twin Lake (4/5)
- Texas Ridge (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Twin Lakes?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Twin Lakes are:
- July (51 activities)
- August (44 activities)
- September (23 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Twin Lakes?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Twin Lakes. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Twin Lakes?
The longest trail in Twin Lakes is CDT CT - Twin Lakes North at 11.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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