Boreas Pass

Boreas Pass

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Boreas Pass
Boreas Pass
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Distance

21.0 mi

Technical Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Trail Overview

This is a beautiful drive with relatively easy terrain and some fun, historic sights. The wildflowers and fall colors are phenomenal. The trail was converted from railroad to vehicles in 1952, and you'll see railroad exhibits along the route. Check for restrictions regarding unlicensed vehicles; they are only permitted on a few sections of the forest roads.

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Status Reports

Tom Hallberg
Nov 25, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Miles Quigley
Nov 09, 2024
2000 Toyota Tundra
Open
Snow/Ice
Jeremy Portillo
Oct 11, 2024
2012 Toyota Tundra
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Took Boreas into Breckenridge on Sept 27th. Was on an awesome drive and the colors around Breck that time were so beautiful!! It was a great time to see the leaves change. Easy road with some washboard and lots of people. Can be done in a sedan. Awesome views of the entrance to Breckenridge and the reservoir towards the end of the trail.
Brandon L
Sep 21, 2024
Open
We were there yesterday before the rain and snow. It's a maintained county road, so lots of street vehicles with highway tires backing up others. Don't take the alternate route along Tarryall Creek, there is a gate blocking the return to Boreas Road. We were in a built Jeep, so dropped off Boreas to Pennsylvania/Indiana Creek Trail (FR611) to get away from the other vehicles. We only saw 2 other vehicles from there on all the way to Hwy 6, both were built 4x4 rigs. The Aspens are gorgeous right now, we caught rain and snow on the trail towards the end which the snow was a surprise. Great trip all around!

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