Boreas Pass — Local services in Blue River

Don't miss this amazing drive over the pass between Breckenridge and Como. The dirt road is in fairly good condition. It is narrow in some spots, but we didn't have any trouble in our 15 passenger van. There are several pull outs allowing you to easily view the scenery and take pictures. We were there on a Wednesday in July, and it wasn't very busy. There are many majestic vistas, and fields of colorful wildflowers. There are also really neat aspen tunnels. Their quaking leaves were beautiful, and I bet they are even more gorgeous in the fall. The continental divide is at the top of the pass, and the photo opportunities are numerous. At the top, you can go back to Breckenridge, or continue on down the mountain to the tiny town of Como. The terrain on the other side is noticably different, and eventually opens up to a wide open view of the valley below. I consider this a must-do road trip when visiting...

Boreas Pass is the old narrow gauge railroad bed between Breckenridge, Colorado, and Como.

Ruins exist at the pass where a station existed and in the winter some of the old station buildings can be rented for nightly shelter. There is also a water tank along the way called baker tank.

On the Como side there is the old roundhouse and station, both structures are in private hands but open to the public from time to time.

The views of Breckenridge Ski Resort and many mountains can be easily seen from various pull-outs along the way. There are several hikes available from the old grade.

Boreas Pass is mostly a dirt road with a mild grade although portions are rough. Most two wheel drive vehicles are fine to navigate the road if going slow enough. The road is closed to vehicular traffic...

This is definitely one of the best drives that you can easily access in Colorado even if you do not have 4-wheel drive. You will not want to make this drive during the winter time unless you are prepared for the worst and definitely have a lifted vehicle and probably friends and other lifted vehicles behind you or ahead of you just in case you get stuck. There are plenty of campsites that are along this road and depending on the fire situation, which you can check with the local fire department, that have already pre-constructed fire pits. During the fall time when the leaves are changing, which are the pictures that you will see attached to this review, is my absolute favorite time to drive along this road. However summertime is amazing for camping as it is lush and green and the views...