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Windsor Lake Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Leadville, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Windsor Lake Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Windsor Lake Trailhead
There are a few hikes out here and they are all pretty. Some people even take their ATVs out here.
The Windsor Lake Trail is a fantastic trail. It is a bit challenging at times, especially on the way up, but the views are phenomenal and both lakes (don’t stop at the first one!) worth every minute of it.
The hike up is pretty steep but once you get to the first lake, it flattens out. Fantastic hike that’s worth checking out.
Pretty steep but never just too damn steep. Plenty of water along side the trail for dogs to cool off. Then it all is worth it when Windsor lake comes in to sight.
Trail conditions & character
“The hike up is pretty steep but once you get to the first lake, it flattens out.”
“This trail has easy and accessible parking, thought the road leading to it is a bit tricky.”
Plan your run at Windsor Lake Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2.8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(719) 486-0749
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