For those of you who have never traveled to Breckenridge, it's one of my favorite Colorado mountain towns. It offers a little of something for everyone.
Breckenridge was established in 1859 and has a population of around 4500 residents. Prospectors entered what is now Summit County (then part of Utah Territory) during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859. Breckenridge was founded to serve the miners working rich placer gold deposits discovered along the Blue River. The Breckenridge mining district is credited with production of about one million troy ounces of gold. The gold mines around Breckenridge are all shut down, although some are open to tourist visits.
The elevation of Breckenridge is 9600 feet above sea level. Breckenridge's climate is considered to be high-alpine with the tree line ending at 11,500 ft. The average July high and low are 73 °F and 39 °F respectively. The town receives an average of 163 inches of snowfall per year. The valley basin has only 30 frost-free days each year. The highest average precipitation occurs in July with 1.75 inches.
Common Summer activities include mountain biking and road biking, hiking, and fly fishing. For mountain biking, Breckenridge hosts innumerable trails such as the Peaks trail which connects Breckenridge and Frisco and the Flume Loops which explore the Highlands Area. The 9-mile tarmaced Breckenridge to Friso bike track parallels Highway 9 and is a popular ride. The large number of passes in Summit County also attract road bikers. The nearby fourteener Quandary Peak gains the most attention for hikers. Fly fishing is also popular. Breckenridge Ski Resort hosts the annual Summer Fun Park from June-Sept. on the slopes of Peak 8 with attractions from everything from Jeep tours to chairlift rides to mountain biking.
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