Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam & bike path loop from Dillon

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Summit County

Dillon

Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam & bike path loop from Dillon

Moderate

hikers

Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam & bike path loop from Dillon

02:14

8.55km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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White River National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 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

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2.25 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 …

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4.28 km

Historic viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.60 km

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.

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