Historical Boreas Pass Road provides unmatched views of Colorado's rugged Rocky Mountains. Walk, drive, or hike the 10.6 km (6.6 mi) pass to discover far-reaching views of the Blue Valley and Tenmile Range. The pass, which sits at an elevation of 3,499 m (11,481 ft), served as an early route for thousands of prospectors during the Colorado Gold Rush, and served as a railway bed from the late 1800s until 1937. Please note that a section of the road is not paved and can be rough. Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Breckenridge fast, fun, and easy.
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Boreas Pass Road reviews
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access in Breckenridge and the road does become gravel and slow going, but it is beautiful if you're looking for great scenery. We clicked a pic at the Continental Divide sign. Follow the road and...
access in Breckenridge and the road does become gravel and slow going, but it is beautiful if you're looking for great scenery. We clicked a pic at the Continental Divide sign. Follow the road and... more »
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We had 8 of us for this. 4 teen boys (16,16, 14, 14) and my 70 year old parents. Nice little walk/loop and beautiful views. The loop is under 3 miles. We started from the parking lot...
We had 8 of us for this. 4 teen boys (16,16, 14, 14) and my 70 year old parents. Nice little walk/loop and beautiful views. The loop is under 3 miles. We started from the parking lot... more »
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