Starting right across from Beaver Run Resort, the trail is 3.2 miles, with 860 feet vertical gain. Best traveled Mid-June to early October. Why not try a new way to see the amazing scenery and colors this September! Cross Crystal Creek Road (this is a dirt mining road) and continue on the singletrack. Visit FDRD.org/calendar for a list of all volunteer opportunities. Skip the typical walking tours for a ghostly exploration of Breckenridge and—unlike most travelers—see a stranger side to this historic mining town. It is hard to beat the beauty of shades of yellow and orange taking over a hillside. Right at the base of Peak 9, the Burro Trail is a scenic out and back. A little slippery at times, but we were just, We went snowshoeing on this trail with a 2 yr old and 6 month old in kid carriers. Please choose a different date. Click here to learn more or control your settings. Right at the base of Peak 9, the Burro Trail is a scenic out and back. Skip the typical walking tours for a ghostly exploration of Breckenridge and—unlike most travelers—see a stranger side to this historic mining town. Best time to hike: Mid-June to early October, Starting trailhead: Across from Beaver Run Chair on Peak 9. Cross-country Ski Areas, Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Breckenridge. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. recommend a stroller). more. Hiking Breckenridge Burro Trail One of the best parts about living in Breckenridge is the direct access to miles and miles of well developed trails right from town. Burro Trail is probably one of the easiest trails to get to from in town. While there are ample locations to go leaf peeping we have a few favorites that are…, Right at the base of Peak 9, the Burro Trail is a scenic out and back. The trail ends, at the Spruce Creek trail, where you can keeping going for a longer hike or bike, if you wish. It was raining, so we didn't do the full trail, but it was beautiful and wooded. The trail is moderate incline with rocks and roots across the trail. Headed up to take in the fall colors? Burro Trail, Breckenridge: See 33 reviews, articles, and 26 photos of Burro Trail, ranked No.33 on Tripadvisor among 59 attractions in Breckenridge. Shortly thereafter, Burro Trail dumps you out onto Spruce Creek Road. Burro Trail is probably one of the easiest trails to get to from in town. There are a couple smaller trails staring at the Quicksilver lift (columbine and warrior) but it’s worth it to just go up to Burro. The trail was not flat; definitely inclines. We started out just behind the Beaver Run Resort and hiked up to the lower Mohawk Lake (which means going onto some other trails further up the mountain, but they are easy to follow). You have to cross a ski trail near Beaver Run which can be difficult depending on how busy the resort is that day, but doable. great trail for a little excitement during a Breckenridge visit.