Mount Massive
Mount Massive (Arapaho: Hiwoxuu hookuhu'ee) is the second-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S.
A mountain, 10 mi southwest of Leadville North
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 5°, with about 157" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Aspen, 19 miles west. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 94 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best month: Jul
July is the mild month, with a high of 72°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Leadville North. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Massive
Mount Massive (Arapaho: Hiwoxuu hookuhu'ee) is the second-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. It is located in the Mount Massive Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, 10.6 mi (17.1 km) west-southwest (bearing 247°) of the City of Leadville in Lake County, Colorado, United States. It ranks as the third-highest peak in the contiguous United States after Mount Whitney and Mount Elbert.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 14,421 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Towns near Mount Massive
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Mount Massive | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadville North 24% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 25 | 1,417 | $536K | — |
| Twin Lakes 26% vacation homes | 10 mi southeast | 0 | 615 | $680K | — |
| Leadville | 11 mi northeast | 245 | 2,620 | $448K | B+ |
| Aspen 24% vacation homes | 19 mi west | 5,769 | 6,756 | $820K | C− |
| Alma | 23 mi east | 39 | 385 | $424K | — |
| Red Cliff | 23 mi north | 18 | 308 | $837K | — |
| Minturn | 25 mi north | 120 | 993 | $1,103K | — |
| Copper Mountain 71% vacation homes | 25 mi northeast | 1,669 | 353 | — | — |
| Snowmass Village 34% vacation homes | 25 mi west | 2,635 | 2,972 | $1,730K | — |
| Fairplay | 26 mi east | 121 | 1,067 | $431K | — |
| Blue River 42% vacation homes | 30 mi northeast | 0 | 1,410 | $1,267K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Massive
Other well-known places within 31 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw15 mi⛰ MountainMount Elbert
229 mi⛰ MountainMaroon Bells
31 mi⛷ Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
319 mi🌲 Park & preserveCamp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument
430 mi⛷ Ski areaBeaver Creek242 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
527 mi⛷ Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
618 mi⛷ Ski areaAspen Mountain138 runs · 3,299 ft vertical
730 mi⛷ Ski areaBreckenridge155 runs · 3,257 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Maroon Bells: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Camp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument: M M from Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Aspen Mountain: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Breckenridge: Ahodges7, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Mount Massive
What town is Mount Massive near?
Leadville North, CO, about 10 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Mount Massive?
July, with a high of 72°.
How far is Mount Massive from Denver and Colorado Springs?
About 94 miles northeast of Denver and about 95 miles east of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mount Massive?
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 99 miles.
Where should I stay near Mount Massive?
Leadville (11 mi, 245 hotel and restaurant jobs), Aspen (19 mi, 5,769 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Minturn (25 mi, 120 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Leadville North
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.