Near the Conoco station, turn East onto the Boreas Pass Road. From the pass, return as you came. From the trailhead, ride southeast along Boreas Pass Road.The first several miles of trail pass through a large aspen grove, and offers stunning views of the Goose Pasture Tarn, the Town of Breckenridge reservoir. Guests are then released on the dirt road riding 5 miles downhill South-East towards the town of Como. For a longer ride continue to Como - 6.3 mi, +1075 ft. Bike ride in Breckenridge, CO I cycled a total trip was about 30 to 40 miles total. Boreas Pass is a historic railroad route which once connected the towns of Breckenridge and Como that has been converted into a high alpine pass road. — The road itself is built at a relatively gradual grade due to the technological restrictions of rail travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which makes the ride to the top easier than many other high alpine passes in the area. THE BEST SUNSETS. 1,016' Down Know Before You Go: Well-maintained and gradual, this rad is excellent for novices. I cycled a total trip was about 30 to 40 miles total. But that is the way of South Park, which we will be riding through the rest of the day. • Boreas Pass Road follows an abandoned narrow-gauge railroad bed to scenic views and historic remains on the Continental Divide, south of Breckenridge. Boreas Pass Road, Breckenridge: See 666 reviews, articles, and 377 photos of Boreas Pass Road, ranked No.8 on Tripadvisor among 60 attractions in Breckenridge. The boreas pass road is a narrow dirt road that any vehicle can take (summer) with great mountain and nature views. It is well marked. 6,938' Up Boreas Pass Road follows an abandoned narrow-gauge railroad bed to scenic views and historic remains on the Continental Divide, south of Breckenridge. Trail. The first several miles from the trailhead pass through a large aspen grove and offer stunning views of the Goose Pasture Tarn, the Town of Breckenridge reservoir. 2009.92 m Down, 6.5 mi Your Chair is Waiting. Though the gate has closed you can still snowshoe, bike and cross country trek up the road. Take your time on the drive, as the sights are spectacular and the journey is the attraction. Boreas Pass is above timberline, so be prepared for changing weather. Boreas Pass. Just south of where CO 9 now diverges from Main St. going through Breckenridge there is a turn-off that is not marked for Boreas Pass, but is marked for Rotary Snowplow Park. At the top of Boreas Pass is the Section House, part of a former railroad community of 150, which is presently open during the winter season for rental by cross country skiers. • 67.7 km Explore a fat bike ride on Boreas Pass like never before with this 360 video by the AdventureBot Activites Marketplace. Buffalo Pass; 04. The drive itself feels very safe compared to other similar mountain pass roads. 1h 44m, Como to Boreas pass, then down Gold Dust trail. I left around noon headed for Baker’s Tower cycling over Boreas Pass Road. Technical terrain with no alternate lines. 666 Reviews #8 of 60 things to do in Breckenridge. I left around noon headed for Baker’s Tower cycling over Boreas Pass Road. Here we will find Boreas Pass Road, and ride along the old railroad grade all the way to the top of the pass, where we leave the treeline behind and visit the ruins of what was once the highest-elevation post office in the U.S. That distinction is now held by Leadville, one ridge to the west of us. Boreas Pass. That is Boreas Pass Road. NOT OKAY! Explore a fat bike ride on Boreas Pass like never before with this 360 video by the AdventureBot Activites Marketplace. This is the site of the Winter closure. 3,116' Up Near the Conoco station, turn East onto the Boreas Pass Road. 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