Dillon Dam & bike path – View of Dillon Reservoir loop from Dillon

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Dillon Dam & bike path – View of Dillon Reservoir loop from Dillon

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Dillon Dam & bike path – View of Dillon Reservoir loop from Dillon

07:54

107km

1,450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 80.2 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.61 km

Dillon Dam & bike path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path to and around the Dillion Reservoir is very scenic and peaceful. There are amazing mountain views almost everywhere around the water, and you can watch boats launching from the nearby marina.

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4.56 km

Historic viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't miss this short excursion off the cycle path to an amazing viewpoint, with bench and shelter.

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5.37 km

Tent campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent spacious campsites on the lakeshore, with restrooms and stellar views, shaded by trees.

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14.1 km

View of Dillon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

low temperature, plus wind, plus speed equals cold

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18.0 km

Blue River Recreational Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well maintained and easy to ride multi use path leading all the way from Frisco to Breckenridge. The path is separated from the street and offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains.

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43.0 km

Boreas Pass Gravel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The dirt section of Boreas Pass is my favorite. On 6/14/20 the road was gated, so foot and bike "traffic" only. Really nice railroad grade climb to tree line, past …

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81.0 km

Breckenridge

Highlight • Settlement

The former prospector town of Breckenridge is now a (ski) resort that offers all the services you are looking for. There are multiple restaurants, accommodations, grocery stores, laundromats, post office, …

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