Directions

Driving from Denver
  • Take I-70 West
  • Exit #195 Copper Mountain/Leadville exit
  • Follow Highway 91 South 24 miles into the town of Leadville.
  • The first stoplight is on the edge of town, at the Safeway
  • At the second stoplight, go west (right) and downhill onto West 6th Street. In just under 1 mile, 6th Street ends at McWethy Drive.
  • Go north (right) onto McWethy, also known as County Road 4.
  • Follow County Road 4 as it bears to the west (left) in 1/4 mile.
  • In 2-1/2 miles, you will cross train tracks, and then the Arkansas River (a small stream).
  • In less than 1/2 mile, the road splits into three (the middle is dirt); go south (left).
  • Pass the Mt. Massive Golf Course. At the end of the golf course (about 1/2 mile from the fork), take your first right turn (west). This is County Road 5A.
  • The High Mountain Institute driveway is 1/2 mile down on the north side (right) of the road.
  • You may park anywhere in the cul-de-sac.
Driving from the South
  • You will be on Highway 24, heading north toward Leadville.
  • Approx. 2 miles before town, look for signs to the Leadville Fish Hatchery & County Road 300 to the West (on your left).
  • Go west (left) on County Road 300.
  • In 1/2 mile, you will cross the Arkansas River (a small stream), take an immediate Right (north) onto an unmarked paved road.
  • Follow the road north for about 1 mile.
  • Turn West (left) onto the first paved road (County Road 5A) (If you pass a golf course, you have missed the turn.)
  • The High Mountain Institute driveway is 1/2 mile down on the right (north) side of the road.
  • You may park anywhere in the first cul-de-sac you come to on the left.
How to get to the High Mountain Institute via Shuttles & Taxi

The Dee Hive (DEEHIVETOURS@YAHOO.COM 888-266-2339, 719-486-2339) is a local service that will take you between the High Mountain Institute and the Copper Mountain Conoco station. Because they cannot fill their van, Dee Hive rides to/from the airport are very expensive. Instead, we recommend using The Dee Hive as a way to get to the Conoco station, which is a drop-off and pick-up point for people using Colorado Mountain Express to go to/from the airport. As of 2002, between 8 AM-6PM, the Dee Hive will take you to/from High Mountain Institute and to/from the Conoco station for $42. For two passengers, the cost is $32/each. After 7 PM, they charge $50 for 1 passenger or $38/each for 2 passengers. You will need to make a reservation with them at least 2 days in advance, although more notice is better for them. Once you have a reservation, please let the receptionist at the High Mountain Institute know your travel plans.

Colorado Mountain Express (970-468-7600, 800-334-7433, www.ridecme.com) is a shuttle service that runs between Summit County/Copper Mountain and Denver International Airport. It does not deliver passengers all the way to Leadville. As of 2002, for $52, Colorado Mountain Express will take you between the Copper Mountain Conoco Gas Station and the Airport. Round trip is $104. When you retrieve your luggage, you can find the Colorado Mountain Express Check-In Counter near the Hertz rental car desk. Be sure you tell them to take you to the Copper Mountain Conoco Gas Station. If you are going to the airport, a well-labeled Colorado Mountain Express van will meet you in the parking lot of the Conoco Gas Station.