Mt. Massive Golf Course

Mt. Massive Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 36 golf course located in Leadville, Colorado, measuring 3003 yards. Cost tier: Standard. A driving range is available on site.

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259 County Road 5, Leadville, CO 80461-9753

9-hole public course near Leadville, Colorado, playing 3,003 yards at par 36 with a driving range.

9 Holes
Par 36
3003 yards
Standard
Driving Range

About This Course

Mt. Massive Golf Course is a nine-hole public course at high elevation near Leadville, Colorado. The course plays 3,003 yards at par 36 in the upper Arkansas River Valley, surrounded by mountain peaks. The extreme altitude adds significant distance to every shot.

The facility also includes disc golf and FootGolf courses on the property. The Mt. Elbert Grill serves food, beer, and mixed drinks. The historic mining town of Leadville is just minutes away, and the course draws both local players and visitors who want to experience golf at an elevation found nowhere else in the country. The season is short, typically running from late May through September.

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259 County Road 5, Leadville, CO 80461-9753

9-hole public course near Leadville, Colorado, playing 3,003 yards at par 36 with a driving range.

9 Holes
Par 36
3003 yards
Standard
Driving Range