Rockies Getaway Cabin
Sightseeing
Pika Trail is only 5 min. away. A 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and views and is good for all skill levels
Pika Trail Trailhead
858 Hermit CtPika Trail is only 5 min. away. A 1.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and views and is good for all skill levels
Pennsylvania Mountain is a 13er. The trail is a 4.7 mile out and back that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as a moderate hike. The entrance is located just a short drive from the cabin (7 min.)
Pennsylvania Mountain
Pennsylvania Mountain is a 13er. The trail is a 4.7 mile out and back that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as a moderate hike. The entrance is located just a short drive from the cabin (7 min.)
Quandary Peak Mountain, a 14er! An all day hike with 2 optional routes (both rated difficult): 7.5 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers, or a 5 mile out and back trail starting at Blue Lakes and is a class 3 that involves scrambling/ climbing. About 15 miles from cabin, between Fairplay and Breckenridge
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Quandary Peak
Quandary Peak Mountain, a 14er! An all day hike with 2 optional routes (both rated difficult): 7.5 mile out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers, or a 5 mile out and back trail starting at Blue Lakes and is a class 3 that involves scrambling/ climbing. About 15 miles from cabin, between Fairplay and Breckenridge
Mount Sherman, a great first 14er. It is possible to park as high as 12,000 feet, leaving only a couple thousand feet of elevation gain to the summit and a round-trip hike of under five miles. Start at Fourmile Creek trailhead and enjoy an intermediate hike is rich in mining history
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Mount Sherman
Mount Sherman, a great first 14er. It is possible to park as high as 12,000 feet, leaving only a couple thousand feet of elevation gain to the summit and a round-trip hike of under five miles. Start at Fourmile Creek trailhead and enjoy an intermediate hike is rich in mining history
Blue Lakes. Easy, 1 mile out and back trail that follows the lake. The trail is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail
Blue Lakes
Blue Lakes. Easy, 1 mile out and back trail that follows the lake. The trail is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail
Montgomery Reservoir. Located near the summit of Hoosier Pass off Hwy 9. At an elevation of 10,873’, this high altitude lake offers some dramatic views as it is surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. Great trout fishing- the hike up to Magnolia Mills is easy and we’ll worth it. There is a beautiful stream cascading down next to the Mill
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Montgomery Reservoir
Montgomery Reservoir. Located near the summit of Hoosier Pass off Hwy 9. At an elevation of 10,873’, this high altitude lake offers some dramatic views as it is surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. Great trout fishing- the hike up to Magnolia Mills is easy and we’ll worth it. There is a beautiful stream cascading down next to the Mill
Kite Lake is a small, high elevation lake (12,000 feet) nestled in the mountains between Leadville and Alma. The lake is 12 miles away from the cabin and 5.5 mile drive along Buckskin Road northwest from Alma. The journey to Kite Lake offers scenic views of the nearby mountain peaks, wildflowers, and pieces of Colorado history like the Paris Mill. The area is known to offer good, alpine trout fishing among breathtaking views and is an extremely popular starting point to access many of the area’s 14ers. From the near water parking lot, hikers can access the summits of Mt. Democrat (14,148 ft), Mt. Cameron (14,238 ft.), Mt. Lincoln (14,286 ft.) and Mt. Bross (14,172), all in one day along the Kite Lake Loop. The day use area at Kite Lake has picnic tables and bathroom facilities available to use for a small fee
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Kite Lake Trailhead
County Road 8Kite Lake is a small, high elevation lake (12,000 feet) nestled in the mountains between Leadville and Alma. The lake is 12 miles away from the cabin and 5.5 mile drive along Buckskin Road northwest from Alma. The journey to Kite Lake offers scenic views of the nearby mountain peaks, wildflowers, and pieces of Colorado history like the Paris Mill. The area is known to offer good, alpine trout fishing among breathtaking views and is an extremely popular starting point to access many of the area’s 14ers. From the near water parking lot, hikers can access the summits of Mt. Democrat (14,148 ft), Mt. Cameron (14,238 ft.), Mt. Lincoln (14,286 ft.) and Mt. Bross (14,172), all in one day along the Kite Lake Loop. The day use area at Kite Lake has picnic tables and bathroom facilities available to use for a small fee
City/town information
Located along Route 9, north of Fairplay and south of Hoosier Pass, Alma lies downstream from Buckskin Joe, one of the first gold-rush towns of the 1860s. At an elevation of approximately 10,578 feet, it is the highest incorporated municipality in the United States with permanent residents.
Today Alma welcomes mountain-hiking enthusiasts, ghost hunters and tourists from Leadville and Breckenridge. Must-sees include Kite Lake, at a crisp 12,400 feet, the ghost town of Buckskin Joe and Alma's spooky cemetery. The four-wheel-drive Mosquito Pass, the highest motor-vehicle pass in North America, above Alma is the area’s most popular summer attraction.
Places to eat: Al-Mart General Store, Bristlecone Bake Shop, Hoosier Daddy Liquors, Otto’s Food Cart, South Park Saloon
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Alma
Located along Route 9, north of Fairplay and south of Hoosier Pass, Alma lies downstream from Buckskin Joe, one of the first gold-rush towns of the 1860s. At an elevation of approximately 10,578 feet, it is the highest incorporated municipality in the United States with permanent residents.
Today Alma welcomes mountain-hiking enthusiasts, ghost hunters and tourists from Leadville and Breckenridge. Must-sees include Kite Lake, at a crisp 12,400 feet, the ghost town of Buckskin Joe and Alma's spooky cemetery. The four-wheel-drive Mosquito Pass, the highest motor-vehicle pass in North America, above Alma is the area’s most popular summer attraction.
Places to eat: Al-Mart General Store, Bristlecone Bake Shop, Hoosier Daddy Liquors, Otto’s Food Cart, South Park Saloon
If you picture a Gold Rush miner as a grizzled old guy leading a burro, you might still see that today in Fairplay! Especially during its annual Burro Days races and celebration. There's also the Mountain Man Rendezvous each summer, where you can watch re-enactments of Colorado's earliest days.
Fairplay is known as the official Trout Fishing Capital of Colorado. Anglers, be sure to bring your fishing gear, as you’ll want to throw a line in more than 50 miles of Gold Medal trout streams.
Fairplay and the surrounding 1,000 square miles are part of the South Park National Heritage Area. Designated by Congress, each of 49 National Heritage Areas in the U.S. tells a nationally important story through their distinctive landscapes, historic structures and recreational resources. South Park's 19th-century ranches, many old mines and other historic sites are the primary reason the area was given this designation in 2009.
In Fairplay itself, be sure to visit the South Park City Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a main street flanked by 40 or so historic buildings brought here from the surrounding area including a trapper's cabin, a saloon, general store, blacksmith shop and other businesses that thrived in the late 1800s.
Places to eat: Asian Fusion, Brown Burro Cafe, Brown Burro Cream & Steam, Dream Stream Cafe & Lounge, Even In the End Liquors, Java Moose, KB’s Kakery & Dorothy’s Tamales, McCall’s Park Bar, Millonzi’s Restaurant, Platte River Saloon, Prather’s Market, Off the Grid, Salado, Silver Scoop Creamery, South Park Brewin, The Soup Pot
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Fairplay
If you picture a Gold Rush miner as a grizzled old guy leading a burro, you might still see that today in Fairplay! Especially during its annual Burro Days races and celebration. There's also the Mountain Man Rendezvous each summer, where you can watch re-enactments of Colorado's earliest days.
Fairplay is known as the official Trout Fishing Capital of Colorado. Anglers, be sure to bring your fishing gear, as you’ll want to throw a line in more than 50 miles of Gold Medal trout streams.
Fairplay and the surrounding 1,000 square miles are part of the South Park National Heritage Area. Designated by Congress, each of 49 National Heritage Areas in the U.S. tells a nationally important story through their distinctive landscapes, historic structures and recreational resources. South Park's 19th-century ranches, many old mines and other historic sites are the primary reason the area was given this designation in 2009.
In Fairplay itself, be sure to visit the South Park City Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a main street flanked by 40 or so historic buildings brought here from the surrounding area including a trapper's cabin, a saloon, general store, blacksmith shop and other businesses that thrived in the late 1800s.
Places to eat: Asian Fusion, Brown Burro Cafe, Brown Burro Cream & Steam, Dream Stream Cafe & Lounge, Even In the End Liquors, Java Moose, KB’s Kakery & Dorothy’s Tamales, McCall’s Park Bar, Millonzi’s Restaurant, Platte River Saloon, Prather’s Market, Off the Grid, Salado, Silver Scoop Creamery, South Park Brewin, The Soup Pot
From its legendary skiing to historic Main Street, what unites both locals and visitors in the Breckenridge is a shared passion for embracing life’s best moments. Here, all four seasons are packed with the best of the outdoors, the indoors and everything in between.
Wintertime in Breckenridge brings plenty of opportunities to connect with your favorite people. Whether it’s sharing a round at après after a day spent ripping through fresh powder on the ski town’s legendary slopes (Fun fact: Breckenridge has the highest chairlift in North America), or walking arm-in-arm-in-puffy-jacket down the sidewalk under a gently cascading snowfall on your way from one local pub to another. After all, there’s plenty of ground, and taps, to cover — because while Breckenridge may be only 7 miles long and 2 miles wide, its home to over 100+ restaurants and bars, where guests are received with open arms, and bar tabs.
Fall and spring bring their own delights, and offer chances to tap into Breckenridge’s more cultural side as well — from fun, family-friendly activities like a stop at the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance for a glance back in time at the town’s storied past; a visit to the Cowboy Mine, a historic mining site offering underground mine tours and real-life gold panning; or a pottery class put on by a talented artist from BreckCreate, a local nonprofit developed to promote the arts, cultural and creative experiences throughout Breckenridge. Once you’re worn out from this jam-packed itinerary, let the pros at one of our 15 world-class spas pamper you into complete relaxation with a therapeutic massage, mani/pedi or full rejuvenation package.
Places to eat: www.breckenridgediningguide.com
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Breckenridge
From its legendary skiing to historic Main Street, what unites both locals and visitors in the Breckenridge is a shared passion for embracing life’s best moments. Here, all four seasons are packed with the best of the outdoors, the indoors and everything in between.
Wintertime in Breckenridge brings plenty of opportunities to connect with your favorite people. Whether it’s sharing a round at après after a day spent ripping through fresh powder on the ski town’s legendary slopes (Fun fact: Breckenridge has the highest chairlift in North America), or walking arm-in-arm-in-puffy-jacket down the sidewalk under a gently cascading snowfall on your way from one local pub to another. After all, there’s plenty of ground, and taps, to cover — because while Breckenridge may be only 7 miles long and 2 miles wide, its home to over 100+ restaurants and bars, where guests are received with open arms, and bar tabs.
Fall and spring bring their own delights, and offer chances to tap into Breckenridge’s more cultural side as well — from fun, family-friendly activities like a stop at the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance for a glance back in time at the town’s storied past; a visit to the Cowboy Mine, a historic mining site offering underground mine tours and real-life gold panning; or a pottery class put on by a talented artist from BreckCreate, a local nonprofit developed to promote the arts, cultural and creative experiences throughout Breckenridge. Once you’re worn out from this jam-packed itinerary, let the pros at one of our 15 world-class spas pamper you into complete relaxation with a therapeutic massage, mani/pedi or full rejuvenation package.
Places to eat: www.breckenridgediningguide.com
Frisco is a quintessential Colorado mountain town perched between mountains and a lake at 9,097 feet in elevation.
The town’s establishment was inspired by gold and silver mining in the 1870s, and today’s residents and visitors still find inspiration in the area’s resources and the hundreds of acres of public land that surround Frisco.
Frisco is uniquely situated within 30 minutes of six world-class ski resorts. Throw in an appealing Main Street replete with locally owned shops and restaurants, and you have a unique “resortless resort town,” which has the good fortune of sitting in the midst of incredible recreational opportunities while still retaining its small-town charm. In other words, it’s the ideal spot to set up base camp, whether for a winter vacation on the snow or a summer adventure on the trails and water.
During the winter, just minutes from Main Street, the Frisco Adventure Park offers a lift-assisted tubing hill, beginner ski/ride hill, Nordic center with cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides. After the snow melts at the Adventure Park, chuck wagon rides and a free skate park, bike park and disc-golf course emerge for the summer.
Places to eat: www.townoffrisco.com/eat
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Frisco
Frisco is a quintessential Colorado mountain town perched between mountains and a lake at 9,097 feet in elevation.
The town’s establishment was inspired by gold and silver mining in the 1870s, and today’s residents and visitors still find inspiration in the area’s resources and the hundreds of acres of public land that surround Frisco.
Frisco is uniquely situated within 30 minutes of six world-class ski resorts. Throw in an appealing Main Street replete with locally owned shops and restaurants, and you have a unique “resortless resort town,” which has the good fortune of sitting in the midst of incredible recreational opportunities while still retaining its small-town charm. In other words, it’s the ideal spot to set up base camp, whether for a winter vacation on the snow or a summer adventure on the trails and water.
During the winter, just minutes from Main Street, the Frisco Adventure Park offers a lift-assisted tubing hill, beginner ski/ride hill, Nordic center with cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides. After the snow melts at the Adventure Park, chuck wagon rides and a free skate park, bike park and disc-golf course emerge for the summer.
Places to eat: www.townoffrisco.com/eat
Situated amidst stunning alpine scenery and world-renowned ski resorts, Silverthorne offers endless outdoor adventure, along with a thriving arts and shopping scene.
From its modest beginnings as a camp for workers building the Dillon Dam to its modern role as the year-round heart of Summit County, this quintessential mountain town has evolved into a bustling gateway to ski country.
Once the snow melts, Silverthorne’s Blue River becomes a big draw for anglers. The Blue River — designated as a Gold Medal trout stream by the Colorado Wildlife Commission — sports four different types of fat and feisty trout, perfect for fly-fishing.
If you love to golf, the Raven Golf Course at Three Peaks caters to all skill levels and features a lovely layout amid pine and aspen forests, sparkling lakes and snow-marbled 13,000-foot peaks. There are also several scenic trails in the area for hiking and biking — including the Blue River Trail, which connects the northern and southern portions of town and unites with the Summit County Recreational Pathway System offering routes to Dillon, Keystone and Frisco.
If fishing, skiing, golfing or hiking don’t suit your fancy, then perhaps Silverthorne’s prime shopping will excite you. Today, one the town's biggest draws is the Outlets at Silverthorne, featuring a multiplex of more than 70 name-brand stores and deep discounts. While you're there, stop into the Colorado Welcome Center for trip ideas and planning resources. Then top off your day with an award-winning craft brew, delectable ethnic food or bistro fare, and experience a true taste of Silverthorne.
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Silverthorne
Situated amidst stunning alpine scenery and world-renowned ski resorts, Silverthorne offers endless outdoor adventure, along with a thriving arts and shopping scene.
From its modest beginnings as a camp for workers building the Dillon Dam to its modern role as the year-round heart of Summit County, this quintessential mountain town has evolved into a bustling gateway to ski country.
Once the snow melts, Silverthorne’s Blue River becomes a big draw for anglers. The Blue River — designated as a Gold Medal trout stream by the Colorado Wildlife Commission — sports four different types of fat and feisty trout, perfect for fly-fishing.
If you love to golf, the Raven Golf Course at Three Peaks caters to all skill levels and features a lovely layout amid pine and aspen forests, sparkling lakes and snow-marbled 13,000-foot peaks. There are also several scenic trails in the area for hiking and biking — including the Blue River Trail, which connects the northern and southern portions of town and unites with the Summit County Recreational Pathway System offering routes to Dillon, Keystone and Frisco.
If fishing, skiing, golfing or hiking don’t suit your fancy, then perhaps Silverthorne’s prime shopping will excite you. Today, one the town's biggest draws is the Outlets at Silverthorne, featuring a multiplex of more than 70 name-brand stores and deep discounts. While you're there, stop into the Colorado Welcome Center for trip ideas and planning resources. Then top off your day with an award-winning craft brew, delectable ethnic food or bistro fare, and experience a true taste of Silverthorne.
South Park City is an open-air museum located at the west end of Front Street in the town of Fairplay in Park County, Colorado. Open from May 15 through October 15, the museum is a historic reconstruction of a mining town from the days of the Colorado Gold Rush and the later Colorado Silver Boom in South Park in the late 1850s through the 1880s.[1]
The museum contains thirty-five authentic relocated buildings filled with over 60,000 artifacts that depict many of the economic and social aspects of life in a gold or silver mining town in Colorado in the late 19th century. Two of the buildings, the South Park Brewery and the Summer Saloon, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Fairplay
South Park City is an open-air museum located at the west end of Front Street in the town of Fairplay in Park County, Colorado. Open from May 15 through October 15, the museum is a historic reconstruction of a mining town from the days of the Colorado Gold Rush and the later Colorado Silver Boom in South Park in the late 1850s through the 1880s.[1]
The museum contains thirty-five authentic relocated buildings filled with over 60,000 artifacts that depict many of the economic and social aspects of life in a gold or silver mining town in Colorado in the late 19th century. Two of the buildings, the South Park Brewery and the Summer Saloon, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.