Mohawk Lakes
Moderate hike among waterfalls and mining ruins to surpass the treeline and reach alpine lakes in a high valley.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 581 m
- Descent
- 581 m
Discover the Top Breckenridge Hiking Trails
Explore the Rockies in a unique way with these crowd-pleaser trails.
Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
"How can I make the most of Breckenridge’s gorgeous scenery," you ask?
"By hitting the trails," we say! You’re in for a real treat with hundreds of trails in and around Breckenridge that showcase all kinds of gems like alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, stunning waterfalls, and more.
Trails range from gentle dirt roads to more rigorous mountain summits, so families and hardcore mountaineers alike will be pleased with the selection of adventures in the area. While some may be slightly more challenging, your hard work will undoubtedly be worth it when you soak in the awesome views!
If you're looking for the perfect recommendation, Mohawk Lake hits that perfect balance of challenging but do-able for families and rewards you with alpine lake scenery above the treeline. Plenty of trails are also accessible for those traveling without a car.
Author: Emily Lennon
Sources: https://www.gobreck.com/trip-ideas/breckenridge-hiking/ http://blog.breckenridge.com/2013/07/08/top-10-hikes-in-breckenridge/
Routes included
Quandary Peak
Rugged ridgeline hike to the top of one of Colorado's more accessible 14ers.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Blue Lakes Trail
An easy stroll around alpine lakes and waterfalls beneath a 14,000-foot peak near Breckenridge.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 42 m
- Descent
- 42 m
Crystal Lakes Trail
Rugged hike above treeline between two high-elevation lakes near Breckenridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 297 m
- Descent
- 297 m
Bald Mountain Summit
Steep hike to panoramas atop a 13,000-foot peak just outside of Breckenridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 949 m
- Descent
- 949 m
Peaks Trail
Journey through a forested valley from Frisco to Breckenridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 434 m
- Descent
- 166 m
Peak 10 Trail
Steep hike on a wide trail to the tallest summit above Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 713 m
- Descent
- 713 m
Spruce Creek Trail
Trail that climbs a out of a forested valley to an alpine basin with lakes and waterfalls, dotted with historic mine sites along the way.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 292 m
- Descent
- 292 m
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