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Dillon Dam & bike path – Historic viewpoint loop from Silverthorne

Dillon Dam & bike path – Historic viewpoint loop from Silverthorne

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Dillon Dam & bike path – Historic viewpoint loop from Silverthorne

01:31

28.6km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.01 km

Dillon Trailhead — Summit County Recpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Start of the excellent wide, paved Bikeway from Dillon to Frisco, continuing on the Blue River Bikeway on to Breckenridge

Tip by

3.18 km

Dillon Dam & bike path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path to and around the Dillion Reservoir is very scenic and peaceful. There are amazing mountain views almost everywhere around the water, and you can watch boats launching from the nearby marina.

Tip by

6.13 km

Historic viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't miss this short excursion off the cycle path to an amazing viewpoint, with bench and shelter.

Tip by

6.71 km

Heaton Bay Overlook — Dillon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short gravel spur trail leads onto this peninsula with a good view of Heaton Bay

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17.4 km

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Frisco Wetlands Bike Path is a scenic segment of the Summit County Recreational Pathway System, spanning the wetlands adjacent to Dillon Reservoir. This multi-use paved path begins at the Frisco Marina, continues around the reservoir, passes through campgrounds, crosses the Dillon Dam, and concludes at the town of Dillon.

Tip by

18.1 km

Wetlands on Dillon Dam bike trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great birdwatching opportunities along this trail on wooden boardwalks that give unique access through the swampy wetlands on the south side of Dillon Lake

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23.3 km

Dillon Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Monument

Dillon Reservoir Dam is located above the town of Silverthorne. Crossing the dam offers wide open views of the Tenmile Range stretching behind the town of Frisco and some 14ers in the Mosquito Range even further south. In the other direction are views of Ptarmigan Peak looming behind Silverthorne.

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26.2 km

Blue River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Silverthorne Blue River Trail helps to connect the entire town of Silverthorne to the shops, outlets, and restaurants it provides. The path is completely paved and crosses several roads. There are bridges, tunnels, and an ever present stream over the course of the trail.

Tip by

28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

3.31 km

527 m

367 m

173 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

6.87 km

527 m

480 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,770 m)

Lowest point (2,660 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

28°C

8°C

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Dillon Dam & bike path – Historic viewpoint loop from Silverthorne

Dillon Trailhead — Summit County Recpath

Dillon Dam & bike path

Historic viewpoint

Heaton Bay Overlook — Dillon Reservoir

Dillon Reservoir Recpath

Wetlands on Dillon Dam bike trail

Dillon Reservoir Dam

Blue River Trail

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