Type: Cross Country, Snowshoeing, Touring, Backcountry
Altitude: 10,306 ft
Elev. Gain/Loss: 1,264 ft / 1,264 ft
Average Snowfall: 300 in
Filed Under: Cultural, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback, Running, Skiing, Snowshoeing
A large portion of this trail passes above timberline. For this reason be sure to check the weather forecast and choose a clear day for your trip. Wind has a tendency to cause big snow drifts on this trail, especially at the summit. At the start of the tour you immediately have spectacular views of the Blue River Valley and the majestic Ten Mile Range. The tour travels .4 miles before reaching Rocky Point where the entire Ten Mile Range is visible. The road continues past Baker?s Tank to the summit of Boreas Pass, the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 11,489 feet.
You will encounter snowmobile traffic in the winter and auto traffic in the summer as this is a multiple use trail. Bicycles are not permitted when there is snow on the ground, generally Nov through May.
From 1872 to 1938 the road was used as a narrow-gauge railroad and gained fame as the nation?s highest narrow-gauge railroad, running from Como to Breckenridge. The road follows the old South Park and Pacific Railroad bed, climbing on a gradual 3% grade. This slight incline makes the tour ideal for beginners.
From I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco / Breckenridge, and travel south on HWY 9 through Frisco and travel to Breckenridge. At the southern town limits of Breckenridge turn left on Boreas Pass Road (County Road 10), on the left you will see a large locomotive. Follow Boreas Pass Road approximately 3.5 miles to the trailhead and parking lot which is at the end of the plowed road.
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