Hiking, biking and 4-wheeling Mountain Passes around Breckenridge - Breckenridge, Colorado

Hiking, biking and 4-wheeling Mountain Passes around Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado For a relaxing drive, summertime hiking and biking, or 4x4 recreation, these areas offer both beauty and history.

Hiking, biking and 4-wheeling Mountain Passes around Breckenridge, Breckenridge, CO

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Hiking, biking and 4-wheeling Mountain Passes around Breckenridge Before the railroad came to Summit County in 1882, miners were faced with the problem of transporting machinery and supplies over dangerous passes and rocky roads. A number of these passes are a part of the main transportation system used today, while others can be accessed in the summer months with a 4x4 vehicle. Hoosier Pass: summits at 11,541 ft. and travels south from Breckenridge over the Continental Divide to Alma and Fairplay in Park County. Colonel John C. Fremont, exploring this valley in 1843, chose Hoosier Pass as his route south because the trail had been well-tramped by migrating buffalo. Hoosier Pass is a maintained road that can be traveled year round in most all vehicles. Boreas Pass: summiting at 11,482 ft., is another link to Park County. This pass travels over the Continental Divide from Breckenridge to Como. In the snowy winter months Boreas Pass is a popular cross country ski and snowshoe area. Usually opening in late June for summertime recreation, the pass is used by hikers, mountain bikers, and 4x4 vehicles. Boreas Pass road begins at the south end of Breckenridge, on the east side of Main Street. Georgia Pass: Beginning at the former county seat of old Parkville, Georgia Pass summits at 11,598 ft. and crosses the Continental Divide to take you into the Park County town of Jefferson. Georgia Pass is quite popular for snowmobiling in the winter and 4-wheeling in the summer. This pass can get quite trecherous and is probably best if accompanied by a local who has traveled its steep and rocky grades before. Remember that summers around Breckenridge are short and most passes are free from snow in late June and early July. Tips for backcountry adventuring: * use the buddy system * always carry plenty of water, extra snacks, and a spare tire if 4-wheeling * let people know where you are recreating * use extreme caution with steep grades Most of the old mining roads are shared by both motorized and non-motorized adventuring. Respect that everyone is out to enjoy the great outdoors in their own way.

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