town of BreckenridGe

#1 Peaks/Gold Hill/ Bike Path loop 13.8 miles difficult
#2 mohawk lakes Trail 8 miles difficult (hiking only)
The Peaks Trail is a technical route that connects the Towns of Breckenridge and Frisco. This loop
describes the Gold Hill Trail cutoff and uses the paved Blue River Recpath to return to Breckenridge.
This out-and-back hike offers spectacular, above timberline views of the high
country, with several lakes and mining relics.
Directions:
• Begin at the junction of Main St and S Park Ave in Breckenridge
• Drive south 2.4 miles on CO Hwy 9
• Turn right on Spruce Creek Rd/County Rd 800
• Continue up Spruce Creek Rd 1.2 miles to the Spruce Creek Trailhead
• Park and begin hiking up the Spruce Creek Trail (to the south of the trailhead)
• Climb the Spruce Creek Trail, then on to the Spruce Creek Rd (2.2 miles)
• Continue uphill on the high-clearance road until it dead ends at a water diversion
• Follow the well-signed Mohawk Lakes Trail, which climbs steeply 1.7 miles past
Mayflower Lake to the upper Mohawk Lakes
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This longer intermediate level loop starts and ends at Carter Park offering beautiful views, historical
interpretation and a fun downhill back to the Town of Breckenridge.
Directions:
• Start at Carter Park in Breckenridge (312 S. High St)
• Travel north on High Street for five blocks until it dead ends into
Wellington Rd
• Turn right on Wellington Rad, then travel .9 miles
• Bear right again at the Wellington/Reiling/French Gulch Rd
intersection and continue up French Gulch Rd 2.9 miles until
you reach the Lincoln Trailhead
• 100 yards past the parking area and kiosk at the Lincoln Trailhead,
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turn right onto Sallie Barber Rd (USFS Rd 265.1)
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• Descend briefly, cross French Creek, and follow the double track
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1.2 miles to its highest point - Sallie Barber Mine
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• Continue on the double track downhill to the southwest and from
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the mine, travel 1.3 miles until a paved road/driveway
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• Bear right (downhill) on the singletrack Barney Ford Trail, then
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take another right 100 yards after a downhill
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• Follow signs 1.5 miles down this fun singletrack
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• Cross paved CR 503, and follow signs for Moonstone Trail, then
Distance: 9.2 Miles
Carter Park Trail back to Carter Park
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Distance: 13.8 Miles
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Directions:
• Start at the Watson Trailhead/South Gondola Lot (just south of the gondola)
• Follow Park Ave south to Ski Hill Rd and turn right on the paved recpath
• Follow Ski Hill Rd until the recpath ends and continue following the road as
it passes the base of Peaks 8 and 7, then turns to dirt at the Peaks Trailhead
• Turn left on the Peaks Trail for 4.8 miles until Gold Hill/Colorado Trail junction
• Turn right to the Gold Hill Trail to the paved Blue River Recpath (3 miles)
• Turn right and travel south for 4 miles until the pathway returns to the gondola
and the trailhead (13.8 miles total)
• For a longer alternative, remain on Peaks Trail downhill to Miners Creek Rd
Turn right and follow to the paved recpath in Frisco. Turn right and follow
the recpath signs back to Breckenridge (add 7 miles = 20.8 miles)
#3 Sallie Barber/Barney Ford loop 9.2 miles intermediate
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Distance: 8 Miles
#5 North Fork/Colorado Trail loop 12.9 miles difficult
This is an intermediate loop that includes a climb along an historic
railroad line to a water tank. The route has nice western mountain views
and a fun descent.
Directions:
• Park at the Baker’s Tank Trailhead (3401 Boreas Pass Road), then travel
2.9 miles south on Boreas Pass Rd
• Turn left (uphill) just before the historic, red Baker’s Tank. The trail will
climb briefly, then turn sharply left and continue on an easy grade
• Travel .8 miles on the Baker’s Tank Trail, then turn left (downhill) at an
obvious junction
• Follow the Baker’s Tank Trail 1.5 miles downhill and back to trailhead
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The Colorado Trail is an outstanding trail with spectacular views
and sweet singletrack.
Directions:
• From the Horseshoe Gulch/Tiger Dredge Trailhead (2567 Tiger Rd)
travel west from the trailhead on Tiger Rd (100 yard)
• Take imediate left onto Summit Gulch Rd and climb for 1 mile
• Turn left on Galena Ditch Trail and continue for 2.2 miles. Exit left on
Rock Island Rd. Descend 1/2 mile, turn right on Tiger Rd
• Turn left on the North Fork of the Swan Road (just before a bridge)
• Continue .7 miles until the Colorado Trail crosses the road. Then turn
left on the Colorado Trail and climb for a grueling period (3.2 miles)
• Follow Colorado Trail signs as the trail traverses the ridge and then
commences a long, switch backed descent
• Reach a junction in an open meadow high on the mountain and turn
left, proceeding downhill until the trail descends to an open meadow
(Horseshoe Gulch). At this four way junction, turn left, travel around a
gate and stay on the trail to the trailhead
#6 Bakers Tank Loop 5.2 miles intermediate
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Distance: 12.9 Miles
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Distance: 5.2 Miles
#4 Blair Witch Trail Loop 3.3 miles easiest
#7 Blue River recpath/River Trail loop 3.2 Miles easiest
This is a scenic, introductory mountain bike or hiking route along the Blue River that
combines the River Trail with a portion of the paved Blue River Recpath. This is an excellent
early season ride (mid May).
Directions:
• Start at the Breckenridge Recreation Center entrance (880 Airport Rd)
• Head past the Town skateboard park and north on the Blue River Recpath
• Just after crossing Valley Brook Rd, turn right on the singletrack River Trail
• Follow the River Trail north for 1.5 miles
• Exit the River Trail behind Colorado Mountain College and then turn right on Coyne
Valley Rd
• After 100 yards, turn right on the paved Blue River Recpath then turn again onto the River
Trail. Connect back to the Blue River Recpath and the Breckenridge Rec Center after 1.5 miles
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This is an easier mountain biking loop including a portion of the Colorado Trail
and a twisty local favorite called Blair Witch. Please avoid this area when wet.
Directions:
• From the Horseshoe Gulch/Tiger Dredge Trailhead (2567 Tiger Rd- 2.4 miles
east on Tiger Rd from CO Hwy 9), follow the clearly marked trail north through
the dredge piles and across the Swan River
• Pass by a brown metal gate, then stay straight up the draw, crossing the
Colorado Trail
• Continue uphill .9 miles (under the power lines) until a flat intersection with
several spurs
• Turn left (uphill) and stay on the rolling and twisty Blair Witch Trail for 1.2 miles
• Blair Witch ends at a ‘T’ intersection with the Colorado Trail. Turn left, descend
.9 miles and cross a bridge
• Turn right just past the bridge and return to the trailhead
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Distance: 3.2 Miles
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#8 XIOu8 Trail Loop 2.3 miles intermediate
town of Breckenridge
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This is a combination of single and double track that provides intermediate
access to several historical sites in the French Gulch valley.
Directions:
• Start at the B&B Mines Trailhead (1.1 miles uphill from the Wellington/French
Gulch/Reiling Rd intersection) and follow signs for the B&B Trail
• Travel uphill 1.2 miles to the historic Reiling Dredge
• Veer left past the dredge boat and then cross French Gulch Rd
• Continue through to the Reiling Dredge Trailhead, and a wooden turnstile
• Climb briefly, then turn left on the X10U8 Trail (Extenuate)
• Descend this rocky singletrack trail .7 miles back to French Gulch Rd
and the B&B Mines Trailhead
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Distance: 2.3 Miles
#9 Flumes Loop 7.1 miles intermediate
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The Flumes trails provide several loop opportunities along historic ditches
close to Town. The southern portions of the Upper and Lower Flume trails
(coupled with Mike’s Trail) provide a relatively early season ride (late May).
Directions:
• From the Breckenridge Recreation Center Trailhead (880 Airport Rd) head past
the Town skateboard park and briefly north on the paved Blue River Recpath
• Turn right on Valley Brook Rd, cross Colorado Hwy 9 at the light, and climb
up Highlands Dr
• At the top of a short climb, turn left on the singletrack Lower Flume trail (look
for access post)
• Stay on the singletrack following the signs for the Lower Flume Trail until it
ends at the junction of Barney Ford Dr and Highlands Dr (.6 miles)
• Head downhill on Highlands Dr for 100 yards, then turn right on the Lower
Flume Trail
• Take an immediate right on Mike’s Trail and climb until reaching a ‘T’
• Turn left and on to the Middle Flume Trail and follow singletrack as it crosses
several paved roads. The Middle Flume will ultimately climb a hill, and then
meet a three way junction with the Upper Flume Trail (2 miles)
• Turn right and follow signs for the Upper Flume Trail as it eventually
descends to the Lower Flume Trail (2.6 miles)
• Bear right on the Lower Flume Trail until it reaches Highlands Dr (.5 miles)
• Turn left and return to the Breckenridge Recreation Center
• For a shorter alternative (i.e., the drier southern loop), climb Mike’s Trail from
the Lower Flume to the Upper Flume, turn right and descend
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Distance: 7.1 Miles
#10 Iowa Hill Trail Loop .7 miles moderate (hiking only)
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Iowa Hill is a moderate, hiking-only loop that includes several historical
interpretive sites and a restored miner’s cabin.
Directions:
• From the Iowa Hill Trailhead (1605 Airport Road in Breckenridge), follow
signs uphill approximately 100 yards to where the trail splits
• Stay left on the trail, and continue climbing to several interpretive sites
which illustrate hydraulic mining in the drainage
• Sign posts help direct trail users to the main trail and interpretive sites
• Continue uphill until reaching the restored miner’s cabin. Turn right at
the cabin and descend switchbacks to the trailhead
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TRAIL USE TIps
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MANY OF THE ROUTES SHOWN ON THIS MAP ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND AND UNMARKED. For the less adventurous types, we recommend staying
on the well-signed Town of Breckenridge trails (see Town of Breckenridge inset), or following one of the recommended
loops with clear directions and signs. This map will also guide those looking for adventure deep in the backcountry.
1.STAY ON THE TRAILS AT ALL TIMES: Going off-trail, even
slightly, can damage or destroy sensitive areas.
Don’t pick flowers or disturb wildlife. And please
notice – a skidding tire causes great damage, so
remember to ride under control.
2.CONTROL YOUR DOG AND PICK UP AFTER IT: It’s the right thing
to do, and it is the law in Summit County.
3.LEAVE NO TRACE: If it’s muddy or closed, use is prohibited.
Never create detours around mud or snow-covered
trails. Spring may come as late as July in the high
country, so stick to dry trails or the recpath during
muddy season.
4. BE AWARE OF CHANGING CONDITIONS: It can (and often does!)
go from sunshine to thunderstorms in a moment,
and warm to frigid, so watch the weather and be
prepared for a change.
5. PLAN AHEAD: Know where you’re going and make
sure others know your plans. Always bring ample
food and water, and warm clothing, and consider
bringing devices to call for help in case of emergency.
Have flexible plans, as this map is for planning only
and may not indicate all trail closures or changes,
or private property.
6.USE THIS MAP AT YOUR OWN RISK: All of these trails,
particularly in the backcountry, come with danger
inherent to the high alpine environment. You use
these trails and this map at your own risk, so take
all prudent safety precautions. Summit County and
the Town of Breckenridge shall not be responsible
for any injury or damage to person or property
caused directly or indirectly through use of this map.
7.ELEVATION: 9600 feet: The ‘thin air’ of the Breckenridge area
can challenge even the fittest athletes.Take time to
breathe and know your own limits.
8. BRECKENRIDGE - GOLD LEVEL - A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY:
Recognized by the League of American
Bicyclists for its bike friendliness,
Breckenridge and Summit County
encourage residents and visitors to
use bikes for commuting, health, transportation
and FUN.
9.NO DOGS ALLOWED IN CUCUMBER GULCH: This preserve is a
protected wetland area with critical habitat, so
no pets are allowed. Violators will be ticketed.
10. Technical Trail Features (TTF’s), also known as freeride
features, are constructed, OPTIONAL trail facilities
(such as ladder bridges, teeter totters, wall rides,
etc.) that offer mountain bikers a chance to test
their riding skills. The Town’s Freeride Park, located
adjacent to the Four O’Clock Trail and Grandview
Drive, contains multiple TTF’s and dirt jumps. You
may also encounter marked TTF’s in other locations,
such as the B-Line Trail. All features are designed for
mountain bike use only and are optional. Difficulty
ratings and signage will help direct users to the
features that match their skill level. Building TTF’s
on your own is strictly prohibited.
REMEMBER: RIDING TECHNICAL TRAIL FEATURES IS A HIGH
RISK, HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY. USE OF THESE FEATURES
IS A CHOICE MADE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
11.LOCAL OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS: The Town of Breckenridge
Open Space and Trails program and the Summit
County Open Space and Trails program are overseen
by two separate citizen commissions: The Open Space
Advisory Council (OSAC-Summit County) and the Breckenridge
Open Space Advisory Committee (BOSAC). OSAC and BOSAC
provide guidance on Town and County acquisitions, use and
maintenance of local open space lands in the area.
12. GIVE BACK TO SINGLETRACK: You can give your time and sweat to
help build these great trails and protect open spaces. The
following local groups host volunteers and volunteer events:
- Summit County Open Space and Trails (970/668-4060)
- Town of Breckenridge/Friends of Breckenridge Trails (970/453-3160)
- Friends of Dillon Ranger District (970/262-3449)
- Summit Fat Tire Society (www.summitfattire.org)
13.RULES AND REGULATIONS: Please follow all Summit County/Town of
Breckenridge Open Space rules and regulations on trails and
other public areas. Regulations are available online or at the
County and Town Open Space offices.
14.FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Please take all forest fire precautions, in this
semi-arid high alpine environment. Adhere to all local,
state, and federal fire regulations. Use of fireworks is strictly
prohibited, and fires are permitted only in designated campsites.
15. Please consider a donation to Summit County Search and
Rescue. This organization conducts many backcountry
rescues every year, and helps ensure the safety of all trail
users and recreationists.
a bit about this map
IMBA’s RULES OF THE TRAIL
1.Ride On Open Trails Only
2.Leave No Trace
3.Control Your Bicycle
4.Yield to Others
5.Never Scare Animals
6. Plan Ahead
Motors yield to Bikes yield to Horses yield to Peds
BE COURTEOUS: Bikers must yield to pedestrians and equestrians and
the uphill rider has the right-of-way. Respect other users- including
motorcycle riders, ATVers and others- by announcing yourself when
approaching. “Hello”, “Please” and “Thank You” go a long way!
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2.Travel and Camp on
Durable Surfaces
3.Dispose of Waste Properly
4.Leave What You Find
5.Minimize Campfire Impacts
6.Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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The trails shown on this map are representations of routes
maintained for public use. Routes may cross private
property. Please stay on identified trails. Trail errors,
omissions or closures may occur that are not accurately
reflected on this map. Please use this map with prudence,
and respect all on-the-ground signs. These trails are
also subject to updated management by the Town of
Breckenridge, Summit County Government, the U.S. Forest
Service and private landowners.
This map is solely intended to highlight and provide guidance for
non-motorized trail opportunities in the Town of Breckenridge/
Upper Blue Basin area of Summit County, Colorado. Expect and
respect other users. This map takes no position on the availability
or suitability of any trails for motorized use, and motorized trail
users should contact the U.S. Forest Service at 970/468-5400 for
more accurate motorized use information.
This map is for display purposes only. Do not use for legal conveyance.
© 2013 Town of Breckenridge/Summit County Government.
In the Event of an EMERGENCY: Call 911
Trailhead/Parking
Dogs Allowed
Hiking
Mountain Biking
TTF
Technical Trail Features
Historic Site
Camping
Hospital/Medical Center
School
Cucumber Gulch Preserve
#8 Loops (see reverse side)
*For historical tours contact the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance at 970/453-9767 or breckheritage.com.