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Top Adventures in Frisco
Climb Mount Royal
To access the trailhead, drive 4 blocks South to the end of 2nd Avenue from Frisco's Main Street. The trailhead is located around 9,075 feet.Being a popular hike, the trail is clear in the summer months and usually populated by boot prints and sno...
Hike or Snowshoe to Rainbow Lakes
You can do this hike two different ways: 1- Start from the Peaks Trail Trailhead for an out and back hike, distance is a little over 2 miles roundtrip. 2- Start along the Summit County Recreational Trail (as marked on this map), also out and back ...
3 miles
250 ft gain
Frisco to Vail through Hike
Starting at the Meadow Creek Trail head just off the turn off to Frisco this hike connects the stunning Eccles Pass and Gore Creek trails.Passing over Eccles Pass (11,917') and Red Buffalo Pass (11,742') this spectacular hike passes through dense ...
13.55 miles
3430 ft gain
Hike to Eccles Pass
Starting at just over 9,000ft the Meadow Creek trail follows the path of the similarly named Meadow Creek. Through a canopy of aspens and pines the trail climbs at a steady, moderate rate. After a few water crossings the trees give way to an alpin...
10 miles
3000 ft gain
Hike Red Buffalo Pass, Frisco to East Vail
Starting at the Meadow Creek trailhead in Frisco, you'll find yourself ending up in East Vail at Gore Lake Trailhead. See all photos here.
The trail in Meadow Creek starts to climb at a gradual pace for the 3-4 miles, after a mile or so, take a l...
13.2 miles
3400 ft gain
Sunset Shots at Lake Dillon
To get to the southern end of the lake from Denver, head west on 70 until you reach 9. Take 9 for a few miles until you find the spot on the lake where you want to get started.
On the south side of Lake Dillon, there was an abundance of old stumps...
Hike to Old Dillon Reservoir
Today, Lake Dillon is one of the biggest attractions in the Dillon Valley, attracting boaters, anglers, and campers. However, the large reservoir we know today was not the first one in the area. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to ...
1.7 miles
137 ft gain
Hike to Sapphire Point Overlook
From Breckenridge, follow CO-9 N to Swan Mountain Road and take a right. The parking lot for the overlook trail will be on left coming from Breckenridge.
This short, 0.6 mile walk gives a beautiful view of Lake Dillon and is an easy, family-frien...
0.6 miles
Hike to Lily Pad Lake
Lily Pad Lake is a well known destination just outside of Silverthorne and in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. The trail may be heavily trafficked on the weekends, but solitude can still be found in the early mornings or during the weekdays.The trail ...
3.2 miles
400 ft gain
Backpack to the Gore Range's Wheeler and Lost Lakes
The range offers many remote lakes and peaks which hikers can access from various points of entry. Wheeler and Lost Lakes lie within the boundaries of the Eagle's Nest Wilderness Area.The Gore Trail begins on the north side of the CO-91 pedestrian...
10 miles
2200 ft gain
Hike to South Willow Falls
Start at the Willowbrook Trailhead. You’ll hit a “Y” in the trail pretty quickly - go left and you’ll soon be at the first log bridge. There are quite a few water crossings on the trail, but they are easy to maneuver.After hiking in the Willow Cre...
Ski to Janet's Cabin
Janet's Cabin is located on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide at 11,610 ft, near Copper Mountain ski resort. This hut is one of the rare huts with not only a sauna but indoor bathrooms (composting pits)! The cabin was built in 1990 and ...
6 miles
1900 ft gain
Inspire Your Fall Aspen Trip!
Autumn days in Aspen are filled with sunshine and nights with crisp cool air. Watch the mountains and valleys turn gold with the changing Aspen trees. Take in the scenery while enjoying scenic drives, hiking through forests, road biking, and exploring our IMBA Gold Level Ride Center recognized mountain bike trails.
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Breckenridge, Colorado
Peak One
Overview Peak One Campground is located on the Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, offering an abundance of recreational activities. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the drama... -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Heaton Bay
Overview Heaton Bay Campground is situated at an elevation of 9,000 feet and centrally located for recreation and relaxation in the White River National Forest. There is little or no shade in the... -
Dillon, Colorado
Prospector
Overview At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Prospector Campground is in the heart of Summit County in the White River National Forest.The sites offer open views to Dillon Reservoir and several mountain... -
Dillon, Colorado
Sapphire Point Overlook
Overview Sapphire Point Overlook sits between Keystone and Breckenridge on Swan Mountain Road, at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The overlook offers a stunning view of Dillon Reservoir, hemmed in by t... -
Dillon, Colorado
Lowry Campground
Overview At an elevation of 9,320 feet, Lowry Campground is located between Summit Cove and Breckenridge, Colorado in the White River National Forest. This campground is in close proximity to Dil... -
Dillon, Colorado
Windy Point Group (Co)
Overview Windy Point is located near Dillon Reservoir at an elevation of 9,000 feet in the White River National Forest. The site consists of a group camp and a group picnic shelter that can accomm...
