Minturn, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Minturn
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Frisco, Colorado
Mount Royal Trail
3.98 mi / 1391 ft gainMount Royal Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Frisco, Colorado.Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Lily Pad Lake
4.73.27 mi / 531 ft gainLily 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 starts at the Lily Pad Lake Trailhead, just to t...Read more -
Frisco, Colorado
Climb Mount Royal
4.7To 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 snowshoe tracks in the winter. Follow the trail from ...Read more -
Frisco, Colorado
Hike to Mayflower Gulch
4.74 mi / 1000 ft gainGetting to the Mayflower Gulch is pretty easy, you can either hike an easy 2 mile forest road or drive all the way to end (you need decent clearance for the drive). At the end of the hike you are greeted with a stunning view of the Old Boston mining site. During the summer, wildflowers are abunda...Read more -
Frisco, Colorado
Frisco to Vail through Hike
5.013.55 mi / 3430 ft gainStarting 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 forest, serene lakes and bubbling creeks.The Vail ...Read more -
Frisco, Colorado
Hike to Eccles Pass
10 mi / 3000 ft gainStarting 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 alpine meadow that offer a view of the final approach t...Read more -
Frisco, Colorado
Hike Red Buffalo Pass, Frisco to East Vail
13.2 mi / 3400 ft gainStarting 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 look back upon the views of Lake Dillion. You'll ar...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
South Willow Falls
4.66.17 miStart 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 Creek Open Space for a bit, you’ll enter Eagle’s Ne...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Hike Cataract Lake and Falls
4.72.1 mi / 200 ft gainMy husband and I heard about this hike while we were at a marriage retreat in nearby Dillon. This is the perfect casual day hike for a couple, small groups, or families with children. While we were there in May, just before the aspens were fully leafed out, it was easy to see that this location w...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Hike to Old Dillon Reservoir
4.51.7 mi / 137 ft gainToday, 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 supply water to the original town of Dillon, which...Read more -
Summit County, Colorado
Hike to Crystal Peak
5.08.6 mi / 2482 ft gainOnce you turn off of Colorado hwy 9 onto dirt, your GPS will lead you to a gravel lot. At the end of that lot there's a pretty steep gravel road that heads NNW (GPS coords: 39°25'43.01"N 106° 4'11.30"W | Map Link if you want to plug that into your GPS for parking). From this lot you'll walk up t...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Ptarmigan Trail
4.57 mi / 1201 ft gainPtarmigan Trail, not to be confused with Ptarmigan Peak, is a 5 mile out-and-back, scenic trail that offers unparalleled vistas of Summit County, Dillon Reservoir and the surrounding mountains(including Quandary Peak, Red Mountain, and the Decalibron Loop). Located just outside of Silverthorne a...Read more -
Leadville, Colorado
Backcountry Ski at Fremont Pass
Starting at 11,319 feet of elevation, you can choose which direction to head into the backcountry. Park at the pull-off area at the bend in the road. From here, you can head into the woods to the right (there are usually tracks from other skiers to follow) or follow Trail Rd. to reach some peaks ...Read more -
Swan Mountain Road, Colorado
Sapphire Point Overlook
3.30.62 mi / 49 ft gainThis short, 0.6 mile loop hike gives a beautiful view of Lake Dillon and is an easy, family-friendly hike. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash. The trail is clear cut and descends a few feet while looping around the side of the mountain to the overlook point. It is definitely a worthwhil...Read more -
Gypsum, Colorado
Explore Hardscrabble Mountain
Depending where you choose to access the Hardscrabble area from, this can be a fairly easy day hike or an overnight camping trip. If looking for a shorter day hike, access the Hardscrabble area by way of Hardscrabble Mountain Rd. From the town of Eagle, head South on Sylvan Lake Rd. In 5 miles, t...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Hike the Sawmill Trail to Fairy Forest
3.01.5 mi / 250 ft gainIf you brought the family to Breckenridge chances are you're probably not bringing the little ones on your next 14'er summit. Are you looking for an easy hike to let the kiddos experience some nature and run around a bit? Well then this short hike is perfect for you and the family. Plus, it's rig...Read more