10 Best Breckenridge Summer Activities for 2023

Breckenridge is known as a world-class ski resort, but when the snow melts, and the skis are put away, the mountains become an incredible host of summer activities.

The slopes shift from snowy ribbons to wildflower-filled meadows, and temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees.

The sun shines bright and warm, and there’s an endless amount of fun to be had in the Breckenridge area.

Whether you want to time your visit with one of Breckenridge’s many festivals or just to show up and have a blast, here’s everything you should do while you’re there.

So what exactly should you do when visiting in the summertime? Here’s a list of our ten favorite Breckenridge summer activities, ranked in no particular order.

Summer Activities in Breckenridge

1. Go Hiking

First and foremost, hiking is easily one of the best things to do in Breckenridge. The mountains have countless miles of hiking trails just waiting to be explored.

They feature wildflowers, pine forests, alpine lakes, aspens, rivers, and streams. Their difficulty ranges from easy walks in the woods to strenuous treks that summit mountains and everything in between.

Here are our favorite Breckenridge hiking trails:

• For a short walk for the whole family, see the Breckenridge troll, Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden sculpture nestled among pine trees.
• For something a little longer, visit Blue Lakes north of town, and explore the two alpine lakes connected by a beautiful waterfall.
• If you’re in good shape and want to challenge yourself, seek new heights by summiting Black Powder Pass or trekking to Mohawk Lakes. 
• If you want a once-in-a-lifetime experience, train to summit a 14er and climb to the top of Quandary Peak, Breckenridge’s local 14,000-foot peak.

2. Drive Boreas Pass

The best scenic drive near Breckenridge is Boreas Pass, a dirt and gravel road that takes you up to the historic town of Boreas, which was thriving in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The road is very rich in history, and you’ll see evidence of its past as a Gold Rush trail, then a railroad, and now as a scenic drive.

Starting in Breckenridge, it’s about nine miles one way to the summit of the pass, which is also part of the Great Continental Divide.

You can either turn around at that point or continue over into the town of Como, then take the highway back to…