Boreas Pass

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4.3/5 (39 reviews)
Breckenridge, Colorado (Summit County)
Last Updated: 07/01/2023

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Highlights

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, smooth, and never climbs at more than a gradual 3% grade. (My wife has nicknamed it "Boringest Pass.") The road is easily passable by passenger cars in almost any weather. However, much of the road is above treeline and the summit crosses the Continental Divide at 11,500 feet, so be prepared for high alpine conditions, including rapidly changing weather. Numerous hiking trail trailheads dot the route. The road is popular with cyclists and distracted tourists. Stay alert and be cautions and courteous.

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Trail Reviews

4.3/5 (39)
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43800
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Hot and dry out today. Even with recent rains, Boreas Pass is dusty. But it was PACKED today with people camping right on the side of the road.
Trail Review: Boreas Pass - Trint Ladd
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43800
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Visited: 06/12/2023

The gates are open.
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15100
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Boreas Pass is open for the year. I’m not sure why so many people claim that this is such a boring drive as I thought it was beautiful and rivaled many other popular passes in Colorado. I also have to say that to anyone who thinks this is a “well-graded” road, you’re out of your mind. It’s a good thing it only took an hour because it was pretty damn bumpy throughout the entirety and not in that great of shape. Maybe the Forest Service hasn’t actually graded it yet, I dunno.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 11/02/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great pass trail. Took the Wilderness OB. No issues. Some hard pack snow in shade and on North face. Went from Come to Breckenridge.
Trail Review: Boreas Pass - Jacob Helmka
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2900
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/09/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Very busy but beautiful. Did it in a rwd charger.

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