Aspen Leaves in Summit County, especially Breckenridge and Keystone, are Entering Prime Season!!

      Three highly acclaimed hikes in the Frisco area are Mount Royal, Peak One, and Rainbow Lake.  Mount Royal (a moderate 3-4 hour hike) is a step trail that passes many old mining ruins on the way; Frisco has a rich history of gold and silver mining, read more about that here.  Most enjoyed in the fall with the change of the aspen leaves, the views are spectacular anytime. Once at the top you are rewarded with a grand view of the town all the way to the Gore Range, over Lake Dillon to the Continental Divide.  If you feel ambitious and have food and water, a journey up to Peak One (a more advanced trek) is a larger undertaking, but very rewarding.  The trail tops at a high-flying American flag placed on top after 9/11.  Rainbow Lake (an easy stroll) is the perfect for the whole family.  Enjoy a well marked trail through the woods, over bridges and streams and, of course, you will walk through grooves of aspens.  Bring a picnic and fishing rod (and license) for this is a delightful place to relax and enjoy your day.  To access all 3 of these hikes, park at the Frisco park and ride at the end of Frisco's Main Street near Hwy I-70.  Take the paved bike path to the Mt. Royal trailhead that will lead you to Mt. Royal and Peak One; you can continue down the path to reach Rainbow Lake.

    Other ways to observe the epic moments in Summit County during the fall include horseback riding, golfing, and sailing on the highest freshwater sailing lake in the Northern Hemisphere.  Take advantage of Summit County in the fall...YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!