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  • Author: rexnipper
  • Created: September 14, 2019 9:11 pm
  • Updated: September 14, 2019 9:49 pm
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Route type: Mixed Jeep and Singletrack
Difficulty grade: Blue

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  • Distance 4 miles
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  • Speed 3 mph
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  • Climb 1594 ft
  • Descent 1444 ft

Boreas Pass

Boreas Pass runs from just east of Fairplay Colorado to Breckenridge. It is an old mining and railroad pass that provides a scenic option to driving along HWY 9. In addition, there are plenty of trails and old mining camps to visit in the area.

 

 

Getting There

  • Take HWY 285 to Como (Northeast of Fairplay).
  • Go North on Boreas Pass road till you get to a dirt trail head. You will pass mining museums and old water tanks on the way.

Trail Description

This trail provides some challenging climbs and descents. When you reach the trail head, you will climb for a few miles through old mining communities. When you reach the very top of the trail, you will head down a steep downhill back to the water tank you passed on the way to the trail head. There is a lot to see on this ride. Take a camera. You will learn a little history, and be blessed with the beauty of the country side.

1. Dirt Lot

Altitude: 10367 ft

2. Start

Altitude: 10367 ft

3. End

Altitude: 10394 ft

Boreas Pass

Boreas Pass runs from just east of Fairplay Colorado to Breckenridge. It is an old mining and railroad pass that provides a scenic option to driving along HWY 9. In addition, there are plenty of trails and old mining camps to visit in the area.

 

 

Getting There

  • Take HWY 285 to Como (Northeast of Fairplay).
  • Go North on Boreas Pass road till you get to a dirt trail head. You will pass mining museums and old water tanks on the way.

Trail Description

This trail provides some challenging climbs and descents. When you reach the trail head, you will climb for a few miles through old mining communities. When you reach the very top of the trail, you will head down a steep downhill back to the water tank you passed on the way to the trail head. There is a lot to see on this ride. Take a camera. You will learn a little history, and be blessed with the beauty of the country side.

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