The common saying here in Summit County is: “I came for the winters, but stayed for the summers.”
Summertime is glorious here!!! The weather is fabulous with temperatures ranging from 50-80 degrees, with cool evenings perfect for campfires.
There are so many things to do in the summer! Depending on your hobbies, interests, or family stage of life, you may gravitate to any of these activities:
- Paved Bike Trails
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Zip-Lining
- Rock Climbing
- Golfing
- Paddle Boarding
- Boating/Sailing
- Concerts
Biking on paved trails
eBikes are the newest trend as people of all ages enjoy the paved bike paths together. You can grab a rental in Breckenridge, Frisco, or Dillon and bike for miles! Some people consider biking up and over Swan Mountain Road, but unless you are a very experienced road biker, we don’t recommend it. There are sections where the path ends, and you are on a two lane road. Stick to the bike paths, and have an amazing day! Don’t forget to bring water/electrolytes, and make sure to stop at our Breck Bear picnic table in Farmers Korner between Breckenridge and Frisco. Snap a photo and share it with us!
Hiking
There are endless trails in Summit County to explore! Here are a few of our favorites: (just look up their names on AllTrails to see which fits your family’s needs)
Shorter:
- Sawmill Creek Trail to the BOEC Reservoir (Breckenridge)
- Illinois Gulch to Mini Mountain by Troll and Ice Rink (Breckenridge)
- Blue Lakes (Blue River)
- Sapphire Point (Off Swan Mountain Rd)
- Windy Point (Off Swan Mountain Rd)
- Rainbow Lake (Frisco)
Medium:
- Lower McCullough Gulch (trailhead right across street from Myla Rose in Blue River)
- McCullough Gulch (Blue River; may need parking permit)
- LilyPad Lake (from I70 exit to Frisco)
- Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir (past Copper)
- Shrine Pass Ridge (Vail Pass)
Longer:
- Mohawk Lakes (Blue River)
- South Willow Creek Falls (Wildernest)
- Peaks Trail (Breck to Frisco)
- McCullough Gulch (to the top lakes)
- Mt. Quandary; Gray or Torrey’s; Lincoln/Democrat/Cameron – all 14ers
