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Fall Hiking Near Breckenridge – Photos and Videos

Fall Hiking Near Breckenridge - Stacy Sanchez Photo

It’s been a super busy summer for Breckenridge Real Estate, but we did find a bit of time to take clients to some of our favorites, which you can see in videos in this post titled Fall Hiking Near Breckenridge.

There are many places to see the trees change colors, and once they’re finished up high near Breck, you can travel around the state for an additional few weeks to get other locations changing. We tend to change the earliest and other lower elevations take longer than we do. So, bookmark this post to revisit next summer and make a plan to travel around and see the colors.

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Aspen Alley in Breckenridge

Probably the most popular trail for viewing the aspen trees is the aptly named “Aspen Alley” trail in Breckenridge. A winding uphill trail will connect with Boreas Pass road, another popular spot for panoramic views of the Blue River valley while meandering through a short, yet dense tunnel of aspen. Go mid-week for less crowds on both of these trails. Folks were wearing masks too, as the trail is narrow at times.

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French Gulch in Breckenridge

Another popular hiking and mountain biking area in Breck are the trails in the French Gulch area. An easy way to check out the trees is to simply drive or mountain bike up the main road. Single track trails line both the north and south side of the valley for exploring. Historic signage can be found near points of interest along the way.

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Exploring Salida and Steamboat

We really didn’t go anywhere since COVID came around, but we finally took some quick overnights around the state. One night near Salida and another night at Steamboat. We took our bikes to Salida and then soaked in the hot springs. At Steamboat we did a long hike to Fish Creek Falls. We sat outside on the large deck at Aurum and felt safe, with river views of the Yampa.

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Hiking Near Steamboat, CO
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Photo taken near Salida, CO
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Photos taken near Steamboat, CO

Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado

Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado

Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado

The colors are out there, but how do you know where to go to view the Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado? I’ve narrowed it down to a few prime spots where the views are outstanding, the trees are colorful, and you’re set up for success. The rest is up to you. And, if you’re unable to make it up to Breck and Summit County to check out the fall colors, here’s a video we made to share the local scenes of early fall. The rest of fall will be filled with rain turning into snow. They’ve actually already started blowing snow at Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area. The race to open is on!

Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado 2017

Locations to View the Aspen Trees in Summit County

1. Boreas Pass Road

Continue driving south on Main Street in Breck and turn left at Boreas Pass road. A gas station will be on your right. Stop at the Snowplow Rotary Park to check out Engine No.9 and visit some of the railroad history of the Rocky Mountains.

2. Aspen Grove Trail

Find a parking spot at the first major switchback on Boreas, or hike from the Ice Rink. Connects with Boreas Pass Road higher up.

3. Stephen C. West Ice Arena

Take a short hike up Little Mountain for just under an hour to a nice bench with panoramic views of the Ten Mile Range.

4. Hoosier Pass

Being surrounded by fourteen thousand foot peaks is hard to beat. And, you’re on the Continental Divide. Continue on to South Park City in Fairplay for a touch of a historic mining town feel in their display of old Colorado.

5. Lomax Placer

A short drive up Ski Hill Road on the left, and just past the skier bridge. Historic buildings and interactive mining for gold during the summer.

6. French Gulch Trails

Driving from Main Street, turn east onto Wellington between Extreme Pizza and the Local Market. Drive until the road splits. Go right. If you go left, you’ll end up on CR 450. Three trailheads offer adventure. B&B, Reiling Dredge and Sally Barber.

7. Lake Dillon

When driving north from Breckenridge to Frisco, turn right like you’re going to Keystone. Halfway up on the left is parking for Sapphire Point and great views of the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges.

8. Montezuma Road

Keystone, Colorado options include the Summit Cove inlet on Lake Dillon, and the road that heads up to Montezuma.

9. Lily Pad Lake Trail

Go through the roundabout by I-70 and the Whole Foods in Frisco, and take the frontage road near Giberson Ranch.

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