Boreas Pass Road is a 19.8 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Breckenridge, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
kid friendly
birding
hiking
mountain biking
nature trips
off road driving
scenic driving
snowshoeing
trail running
walking
forest
views
wild flowers
wildlife
rocky
Take the plunge and explore the area between Highway 285 and Breckenridge. Trail Rating: Boreas Pass - 2 Georgia Pass - 4 Glacier Ridge - 5 This Section can be Skipped Season: Late June to October check for drift conditions Georgia Pass is the last section to open. This is a great track to start and finish in Breckenridge, the first half over Boreas Pass is easy with some very nice historic Railway sites. The second half puts you in the back country and high mountain peaks and some moderate 4x4 trails the hardest part of the loop (Glacier Ridge/Glacier Peak) can be skipped as well. From Breckenridge jump onto the road to Boreas Pass on the South side of town. Don't forget to check out the old Snow blower Train just after you turn on to the road. Continuing up the pass you will leave get a great view of the Breckenridge Ski Area before you leave the residential neighborhood. After you enter the National Forest this will put you into the amazing Aspen Forests. A few of these areas feel like tunnels and make for some great fall photos. Just after you get above the Aspens you will come to the old Water Tank that the steam engines used to use when Crossing Georgia Pass on the route Between Como & Breckenridge. A Few more miles up you will come upon the top of Boreas Pass with a few historic buildings and a couple of old train cars to get out and explore. There are some kiosks about the area to read up on as well. Dropping down the North side of the Pass be sure to stop at a little pull off to hike out to an old section of railroad tracks left for historic purposes. Its marked on the map as a POI. There is no signage on the road to tell you the tracks are even back there. Just past the tracks you will drop into a few amazing aspen covered mountains in the fall the colors are amazing!!! Como sits at the base just before yo get onto the highway. There are a few other railroad sights to take in.... the Como Depot and of course the old Stone Como Roundhouse. After leaving Como jump onto the Hwy and its a quick 6 miles to Jefferson. There you take a left onto County Road 35 and begin the second leg of the journey. Ascending Georgia Pass from the North is very easy, take your time enjoy the views as you pass through the Pine Covered hills. After Reaching the top of Georgia Pass you can make a Choice: * Go East to Glacier Ridge and Glacier Peak with amazing Scenery and a chance to see Mtn Goats ** Skip the Glacier area and go North on Georgia Pass By going North you will skip the Glacier Loop which is the hardest part of the trail. * Heading east you will come to a steep climb 4x4 and 4lo are a must, take it slow and easy. After you reach the top of the first climb this ridge is where Mtn Goats seem to like to be. Many times playing up on the outcroppings of rocks. Glacier Ridge is amazing and leads up to the next steep ascent up onto Glacier Mtn. Yes this trail leads right to the top of the peak. From the top of this peak you can see forever in all directions. From here you will return the way you came up. Just watch for the right turn in the grass this will lead you to a somewhat steep descent again use 4lo. This will take yo back to the top of Georgia Pass. ** Heading North yo begin the descent down Georgia Pass this section changes year after due to the snow runoff. But there tends to be a muddy area about 1/2 mile down. Going down through this part is easy up on the other hand can be a challenge some years. Be sure to watch the route there are 2 intersections that can be somewhat tricky. This trail will eventually drop you next to the Swan River with lots of old and some active mining. This is back on County Roads and the last stretch takes you onto Tiger Road. Tiger road goes right by one of the old historic Dredges be sure to stop and check it out. Tiger Road will connect with Hwy 9 just north of Breckenridge. Have fun be safe.
The scenery was very good and it’s always fun to be on the divide. The drive from Breckenridge was quick and the road is well maintained. Went up in in the Land Rover but could have made it with the Subaru. It was 90 degrees in Denver and a nice cool 65 degrees at the pass. If you’re looking for an off-road adventure this is not it, but if you want some spectacular views then do it. Will go again.
Christina L.
We hiked this in February. We did 12.5 miles. It was fantastic!! Amazing views!! Easy incline too
Snowshoed out to Section House hut, trail is packed and visible. Skis or snowshoes are advised.
Great time with my son up there. There's a lot of traffic on the trail but overall it was a fun loop.
Great scenic drive. This description was good until describing how to get to Georgia Pass. Failed to mention turning left toward Jefferson and turning right on 54 off 35.
Easy trail, spectacular views, great day for a top down Jeep ride!
AMAZING VIEWS!!! We saw a few animals, and even snow!
Beautiful trail and beautiful views
beautiful ride!!
Beautiful pass overlooking Breckenridge. 4x4's will get up with ease
Did Georgia pass today (08/14/2017) in an Outback. Went the North route (bypassed the Glacier ridge). Although the Subaru handled the rocky terrain flawlessly, I would not recommend it to anyone without more ground clearance and off road tires. There are some sketchy areas especially since rain started falling. Also, nearing the end there are many trails that intersect. Either know where you're going or have a detailed map. We made a couple of wrong turns and ended up on the trail much longer than planned.
I hiked this Aug 8th 2017. Great hike. Rained a little but it was beautiful.
Tame road with beautiful views. Can be driven in any vehicle.
Basic trail. As far as off road it is a well maintained dirt road. Lots of traffic in the fall (foot, bikes and cars). Very scenic in the fall and a beautiful drive.
Drove this trail for the fall colors and it did not disappoint. As far as off roading it is really just a well-maintained dirt road, no 4x4 needed. When the fall colors are out it is a very busy trail with bike riders, hikers, and cars. The colors are worth it though, but it is busy.
Travelled up about 7:00 AM and what a way to start your day! Great drive, but play it safe at all times. Make sure you have good ground clearance on your vehicle.
Nice mountain views and interesting historical exhibits at the summit. Lots of quantity and variety of wildflowers especially if you get out into the meadows and hike the Black Powder Pass trail from the summit.
Hiked Black Powder Trail with a 6 year old and 8 year old. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed getting to have a snowball fight on The 4th of July in what little snow was left!
Still alot of snow and mud on the west side of Georgia pass. It looks like someone had gone through until you get to the trees. That is where the drifts are. It was challenging to try to back up out of there. The rest of the drive was great.
Nice easy road. Dry conditions- at present time the road is clear W/o obstacles, pretty much any normal car could do it (unless you have low profile tires then wouldn't recommend it). Great views and a couple of historic sites. Definitely recommend for beginner 4x4ers or those just looking for a leisurely trail.
I'm only giving this three stars because I didn't get to experience the 4X4 road due to it being closed today. Unfortunately it's hard to find anywhere online to find out about its current status. The ranger station is closed on the weekend in Breck. Call M-F to find out road conditions and save yourself a trip if that's your intent. Trail open to hiking and biking. I will be back. I didn't hike.
snowshoed. good workout up and quiet - only passed a couple other groups. nice views but not spectacular.
Went snowshoeing. The views are spectacular on a sunny day. Path is pretty well worn with cross country skis and hikers so snow shoes not necessary. Would love to come back in summer or fall.
Just a long dirt road with lots of great scenery. I saw lots of good places to mountain bike, and plenty of little side trails off of the main road. It was a little rocky, so I probably wouldn't drive it in a regular car, but pretty much every vehicle out there would be able to make it.
Beautiful drive even though we missed the Aspen trees at their peak. Gravel road was pretty slow in some places due to ruts but no problems - just took our time which allowed us more time to soak up the sun and vistas. Walked around the buildings at the pass and drove down to Como. Looped back to Breckenridge through Fairplay and Alma.
Beautiful drive to see all the mountain range surrounding Breckenridge!! It is amazingly beautiful, peaceful, and many options to get out of your vehicle and hike as well. Great trails.
Beautiful! Spectacular views. We drove and had no problems!
Maggie S.
Beautiful!
Sabrina W.
Hiked 3 days ago. Beautiful views. Still snow covered but fine with spikes and gaiters.