Boreas Pass

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Boreas Pass (pronounced "bor-ee-yus") follows the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad bed. As it was originally designed for a railroad, the route is gentle and smooth, with no climbs steeper than a gradual 3%. Some have nicknamed it "Boringest Pass". Besides the road itself being a bit boring, ...Read More
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Boreas Pass Trail Information

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
11491 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/02 - 12/31
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
CR10, CR33
Nearest Town
Breckenridge
Nearest Services
Breckenridge
Management Agency
White River National Forest, Pike and San Isabel National Forests
District
Dillon Ranger District, South Park Ranger District

Trail Experience

Boreas Pass (pronounced "bor-ee-yus") follows the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad bed. As it was originally designed for a railroad, the route is gentle and smooth, with no climbs steeper than a gradual 3%. Some have nicknamed it "Boringest Pass". Besides the road itself being a bit boring, it does have incredible camping opportunities and numerous hiking trailheads. The road is popular with cyclists and distracted tourists. Stay alert, be cautious, and courteous.

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16 Waypoints
50 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
76 Community Reviews
1 Video

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