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Francie's Cabin

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Francie's Cabin

Name: Francie's Cabin
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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White River National Forest

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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1. Francie's Cabin to Lower Crystal Lake via Crystal Creek Rd.

7.85km

02:48

490m

Forest trail to pristine Crystal Lake with historic Francie's Cabin and alpine wildlife viewing.

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2. Francie's Cabin loop from Breckenridge

13.9km

04:17

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Caro "Bandit"

August 20, 2025

Francie's Cabin is one of five backcountry huts managed by the Summit Huts Association. You can book either a bunk bed or even the entire hut and a spend a cozy night close to the Crystal Lake Basin. Besides several bedrooms, a kitchen and fireplace, there is even a sauna! Prices and details can be found right here: summithuts.org/francies-cabin.

Christopher

July 11, 2023

Francie’s Cabin was built in 1994. The cabin is named for Frances Lockwood Bailey, a former resident of Breckenridge who died in a tragic plane crash in 1989.

Francie’s Cabin has become the most visited hut in Colorado. It is a rented cabin, so please respect the privacy of the current tenants.

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Elevation 3,460 m

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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Francie's Cabin

1. Francie's Cabin to Lower Crystal Lake via Crystal Creek Rd.

2. Francie's Cabin loop from Breckenridge

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