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“The final big climb of the Leadville 100. ”

Michael Reschly
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3.6

Miles

5.7

KM

Point to Point

11,060' 3,371 m

High

9,596' 2,925 m

Low

1,514' 461 m

Up

52' 16 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

Need to Know

There is free parking at the south end (Fish Hatchery) or on the north end (Timberline Creek Trailhead)

Description

Turn onto a jeep road near the Fish Hatchery, and follow it along powerline towers for 3 miles, across several false summits.

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Michael Reschly
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in Leadville

#4429

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#2

in Leadville

#403

in Colorado

#4,429

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Powerline trail as seen in the distance.
Jul 21, 2022 near Leadvil…, CO
Uphill on Powerline.
Jul 21, 2022 near Leadvil…, CO

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