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Peaks Trail

The Peaks Trail features singletrack trail winding through aspen groves, thick forest, wildflower meadows and creek crossings. Connecting Breckenridge with Frisco, the Peaks Trail hovers between 9000 to 10,500 feet in elevation, offering amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valley.

Riders can choose to ride the Peaks Trail from Frisco to Breckenridge or vice versa. The ride is moderate, but nothing is ever to steep or difficult to navigate. Once in the town of destination, a bus shuttle eases the journey back to the town of origin.

The Peaks Trail is well marked with light blue diamonds, making route finding a cinch. The trail can be crowded with hikers on busy summer days and riders should practice right of way protocol.



 The Basics

Location: Breckenridge, Frisco
Technical Difficulty:
Aerobic Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Length: 9 miles
Time to Allow: 2.5 - 3 hours
Season: June-September


 Some More Things to Know

The Peaks Trail is multi-use so riders may encounter hikers, trail runners and other users and should follow right of way protocol when meeting other groups. The Peaks Trail is located in higher elevation terrain and sudden weather shifts are possible; riders should bring appropriate warm layers in anticipation of this. In addition, riders should be prepared with a stocked repair kit and a first aid kit.





 Directions to Trailhead

From Frisco, go to the end of 2nd Ave to hop on the trail. From Breckenridge find Peak 8 at the resort and follow the dirt roadway that winds up from there. This roadway leads to the trailhead.






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