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Overview
The Blue River Recpath runs north to south for 7.3 miles between Breckenridge and Frisco. The route runs between Summit High School in Frisco in the north and the town of Breckenridge in the south, just one block off Main Street and its many local shops. The whole route is paved and offers views of the Tenmile Range throughout. Although generally considered less scenic than other trails in the county’s system, it is a suitable transportation alternative for State Route 9 between Frisco and Breckenridge.
About the Route
Leaving from the northern endpoint, the trail runs around the back of Summit High School before heading south, parallel to State Route 9. The route runs along the highway until the trail hits Breckenridge, but still offers a scenic route through the Colorado Rockies. In Breckenridge, the route passes under North Street Avenue and continues along North Main Street before hitting the trail’s southern endpoint in downtown Breckenridge. The trail’s section through Breckenridge meanders through the picturesque ski town, passing by neighborhoods and offering a glimpse into the daily life of Breckenridge locals.
Connections
At the trail's northern endpoint in Frisco the Blue River Recpath intersects with the Frisco-Farmers Korner Recpath.
Trail History
The Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad, a narrow-gauge line that once linked Denver with Gunnison, served much of the Colorado Mineral Belt as an independent railroad from 1872 to 1889. A major spur branched off from the main line at Como, crossing the Boreas Pass to Breckenridge and the Fremont Pass between Frisco and Leadville. Three connecting trails now occupy segments of this spur: the Ten Mile Canyon Recpath from Frisco to Copper Mountain; the Frisco-Farmers Korner Recpath through Frisco; and the Blue River Recpath from south of Frisco to Breckenridge.
The Blue River Recpath runs between School Rd (Frisco) and South Park Avenue (Breckenridge) with parking available at both ends.
Parking is also available at:
Please see TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.
Well maintained trail. With the exception of maybe three short steep climbs, the long ascent Silverthorne to Breck. is hardly noticable. Got a HUGE burrito in Breck and rode back. It does follow the road in many places, but I wouldn't say it's loud. It isn't very well marked in some areas near the dam/Frisco. lots of places to get food.
This is a very nice way to ride to/from Frisco to Breckenridge. The trail is in excellent condition and goes through some pretty scenery. I usually start from Frisco in the morning, grab a delicious lunch in Breckenridge, then head back to Frisco and still have plenty of time to do other activities in the afternoon. This is easy enough for people of all riding abilities- I usually see a lot of families with small children and elderly folks riding along the trail. Be prepared to share with numerous other users (pedestrians, skateboarders, organized bike races and foot races) on summer weekends.
We started in Dillon and rode to Frisco on the Dillon Dam trail. When you get to Frisco, you can continue on the path up a hill around Adventure Park and come out on CoHwy 9. Across the street you meet up with the Blue River Pkwy. But the hill climbing is not done yet. You still have a half mile to go to get to the top. We turned around there since we were beat, and headed back. On the way down, we stayed on the Blue River trail that runs behind the hospital and runs along Temple Trail to downtown Frisco. Then across CoHwy 9 to pick up the Dillon Dam trail again. Either way, its a pretty good climb up over the ridge.
"This is the least scenic trail in the area. The first few miles by Dillon Reservoir are nice (with some workout hills), and near Breckenridge is pretty, but otherwise, it's a trail along a busy road.
It's a definite uphill going to Breckenridge. Our favorite trail in the area was the trail around Dillon Reservoir up to Keystone. The Ten Mile Canyon Trail was also nice, but you could hear and sometimes see the interstate. We didn't get far on it, but heard that it's better farther up the trail.
-Tom Baughman; Algonquin, IL"
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