Download "All Trails" app on your phone for an extensive list of hiking and biking trails in Breckenridge.
Additionally, there are free hiking and biking maps at the visitors center in the middle of town.
Burro Trail
Get there: The trail starts at the bottom of the Lehman ski trail at the base of Peak 9 off Village Road in town.
This trail gives access to a range of hiking options. Either pair it with a separate loop or follow it out for as long as you wish. You don’t need to go far to feel like you got away from everything.
Carter Park
Get there: This hike heads out of Carter Park, which is located at 300 S. High St. in downtown Breckenridge.
You probably won’t work up a sweat, but your heart will race at the views when you reach the top of the stone steps. You’ll see the entire Tenmile Range and Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Hoosier Pass Loop
Get there: Head south on U.S. 9 from Breckenridge to the top of Hoosier Pass. Park at the Continental Divide sign on the right side of the road.
This three-mile loop delivers an alpine experience without huffing it up to and beyond tree line.
Sawmill Trail
Get there: Head to the Snowflake Lift, which is near the intersection of Four O’Clock Road and Kings Crown Road.
This cool and shaded out-and-back covers about one and a half miles. The hike follows the stream at the base of the lift to a reservoir.
Spruce Creek Loop
Get there: Drive south on U.S. 9 from Breckenridge for about 2.5 miles.Turnright onto Spruce Creek Road. Look for a trailhead at about 1.2 miles.
A popular cross-country ski trail in the winter, the Spruce Creek loop is a gentle four miles of trail through forest that offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Download "All Trails" app on your phone for an extensive list of hiking and biking trails in Breckenridge.
Additionally, there are free hiking and biking maps at the visitors center in the middle of town.
Blue Lakes-Monte Cristo Gulch
Get there: Drive south on U.S. 9 for eight miles to Blue Lakes Road (No. 850). Turn right and follow the road for 2.2 miles to the parking area just below the dam.
The trail starts above tree line at 11,748 feet and in 2.5 miles takes you to a historic mining area surrounded by alpine lakes. Be prepared for sublime views.
McCullough Gulch
Get there: From town,head south on U.S. 9 to Blue Lakes Road (No. 850). Turn right, and then turn right again onto County road 851. Continue for two miles and park near the water diversion structures. Walk to the trailhead—a 15-minute walk on a paththat’sleft of a sign marked: “Private Road, No Admittance".
This 2.6-mile hike meanders through evergreen forests, past waterfalls, meadows, and wildflowers. In other words, it’s a quintessential Colorado hike.
Mohawk Lakes
Get there: Head south from town on U.S. 9 to Spruce Creek Road (No. 800). Continue 1.2 miles to the trailhead.
Aperennial favorite for a reason! Mohawk Lakes is often referred to as an absolute must-do.Here’s why: it’s a stunning five-mile hike that climbs to gorgeous lakes and historic ruins. It’s equal parts challenging and doablefor the entire family.
Download "All Trails" app on your phone for an extensive list of hiking and biking trails in Breckenridge.
Additionally, there are free hiking and biking maps at the visitors center in the middle of town.
Quandary Peak
Get there: Drive south on U.S. 9 to Blue Lakes Road (no. 850).Turn right, and thenturn right onto County Road 851. Go0.1 milesto the Quandary Peak trailhead.
One of Colorado’s 54 14ers (peaks that top out above 14,000 feet), Quandary is a friendly but rigorous hike. Although only six miles, the trail climbs 3,305 feet and will take anywhere from three to nine hours to complete, depending on fitness.
Wheeler National Recreation Trail
Get there: You’ll need two cars to shuttle this long (10 miles) slog. Park one at the trailhead offCounty Road 851 south of town. Park the other at the Vail Pass/Tenmile Canyon Bikeway Parking Area.
The logistical and athletic effort is well worth it for this long and challenging trail that crosses the Tenmile Range at nearly 12,500 feet.