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Daily brief · 2026-08-13
Big weekend ahead: the Leadville Trail 100 MTB rolls out this Saturday, August 15, with the Run following on August 22. Note the 2026 courses were revised around the Willow Fire area, so confirm final maps and crew points with official race communications. Drivers: CDOT has alternating single-lane construction on US 24 just west of town (MP 170-174) on August 17, 18 and 20, plus paving between Twin Lakes and Buena Vista on the 20th. CO 91 over Fremont Pass is reporting dry.
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Model forecasts corrected to each elevation, conditions above treeline are usually far harsher than town. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; most parties plan to be off high summits and passes by early afternoon. Check the official NWS forecast before you go.
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Trails & roads · notices verified 2026-08-13
Highway status · checked 2026-08-13, evening (MT)
Leadville to I-70 at Copper Mtn, MP 0 to 22.6 · Chance of light rain showers. Wind gusts up to 12 mph.
Leadville to Minturn
Alternating single-lane traffic 7 AM to 7 PM on Aug 17, 18 and 20. Reduced speeds, 11 ft width limit, delays up to 20 minutes.
Intermittent one-lane alternating traffic, shoulder closures and a 40 mph limit, 7 AM to 7 PM on Aug 20. Delays up to 15 minutes, 12 ft width limit.
One-lane alternating traffic with flaggers during the day through September 6. Two lanes open at night.
Highway data from CDOT / COtrip, state highways only. County and forest roads are covered in the notices below.
Fire activity has prompted area closures affecting trails southwest of Leadville, and the 2026 Leadville 100 courses were revised to route around the closure area. Check official sources for current perimeter and closure orders before traveling in the area.
Official source: InciWeb / USFS
The road over Mosquito Pass (13,185 ft) is a rough, high-clearance 4x4 route, typically passable only mid-summer through early fall depending on snow. There is no official live status feed for this county road, conditions reports from recent travelers and the ranger district are the best sources.
Official source: USFS Leadville Ranger District
Checked each morning against official sources, USFS alerts, InciWeb fire closures, and CDOT. Always verify with the land manager before you go: Pike-San Isabel NF (Leadville Ranger District) · COtrip road conditions (US 24 / CO 91) · CAIC avalanche forecasts (winter).
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Planning a trip up here?
Start with the altitude guide, at 10,152 feet how you handle your first 48 hours matters more than anything you pack. Then: where to stay, getting here, the Leadville 100 crew guide, acclimatization strategies for racers, 16 years of race-weekend weather, and Mosquito Pass. All guides live under Guides.