Mount Zion

Total Miles 6.4
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

North of Leadville, Mount Zion is a short, but fun ride. You will reach Mount Zion a little over halfway up the trail. Enjoy the views of Leadville and Turquoise Lake, and continue on to the end of the road near Buckeye Peak for even better views. FS 109 is open all year, but FS 189 is closed until June 30.

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Difficulty

Moderate. Last time we drove this trail, it was fairly easy due to recent maintenance. This time we encountered a steep, rocky, loose hill that we rated as moderate. Most stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs should still be able to handle this trail with an experienced driver.

Technical Rating

4

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Peter Rudman
Dec 21, 2025
Open
Trent Tankersley
Jul 05, 2025
Open
Nice trail and not a very technical one. The area indicated in red on the elevation map is fun. It is very steep and loose. No trouble with rock but the sandy dirt gives easily. The last mile or so of the trail is now blocked by a rock line and signs indicating it’s closed at the split to the hut. When you get to the T-intersection after the steep climb is a great spot to stop for pictures or a quick bite to eat. Not much traffic on the trail at all.
Max Burkhart
May 25, 2025
Open
Taylor McNierney
Jun 23, 2024
Open
Trail clear no snow or mud
Kris Lyvers
Jun 16, 2024
Open
Clear until above timberline, still some snow drifts across trail (towards last 1/4)
Corey Davisson
Dec 11, 2023
Open
Seasonal Closure
Adam Thornberry
Nov 20, 2023
Open
Parker Boyce
Oct 01, 2023
Open
Brent H
Sep 18, 2023
Open
Dave Church
Aug 29, 2023
Open
Eric Frank
Jul 27, 2023
Open
Adam Margaris
Jun 02, 2023
Open

Mount Zion Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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