Near Hermit Placer Trail
Jack's Cruel Joke

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Hermit Placer Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Connector Trail from Pine St, or Sunbeam Dr to Moonstone Trail.
0.8
mi
Distance
148
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.83mi
Distance
148ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
9,859ft
High Point
9,710ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hermit Placer Trail begins on the east side of Pine Street at the Hinterthal Townhomes driveway. There is a Town of Breckenridge post trail marker. The trail climbs steeply at first, then levels off to a more reasonable grade before coming to a flume. The trail continues along the flume passing the Bonanza Trail on the right, the Moonstone Trail on the left and the Carter Park Switchbacks on the right. Continue south along the flume to Jack's Cruel Joke, and the end of the Hermit Placer Trail. Immediately west of Pine Street at the start of the Hermit Placer Trail is a short connector trail to High Street.

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