Peak 8

Closest Major City: Denver

Distance: 5.00 miles (8.05 KM)

Description:
"This is an easily accessible ride near Breckenridge on a road closed to autos. The road climbs up the ski area to a restaurant with great views of the entire area. From the parking lot, ride back down the road toward Breckenridge and turn right on a road with a red gate and a ""Road Closed"" (to cars) sign across it. Bear left, climb to the bottom of Chairlift 2 and turn right where the road forks. Climb to the end of the road at the Vista Haus restaurant and return as you came. "

Directions to the trail:
From Denver, follow I-70 West for 65 miles to the Frisco exit. Follow Highway 9 for ten miles to Breckenridge. From Main Street and Ski Hill Road, drive up Ski Hill Road past Peak 8 (where the road turns to dirt) to the Peaks Trailhead.