Near Bald Mountain
A steep trail to Bald Mountain.
Near Bald Mountain
View on Mt Guyot from Mt Bold.
Near Bald Mountain
View from the trail.

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Bald Mountain

4.8 (5 Ratings)
A good trail that offers some of the best 360-degree views in the Breckenridge area.
10
mi
Distance
3,074
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Please respect private land and preserved buildings.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.01mi
Distance
3,074ft
Elevation Gain
3,074ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
13,677ft
High Point
10,604ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Starting from the Bald Mountain Trailhead winter parking lot, begin hiking on the mountain dirt road for a half mile up to and past the 4WD lot. At 1.4 miles, look for the Iowa Mill, built in 1935. At 1.6 miles, there is a great view of Breckenridge Ski Area. At 3.55 miles, the trail narrows, continuing along the mountain ridge. At ~5.3 miles, I was on the rocky and exposed summit of Bald Mt. with views of Mt. Guyot and the neighboring peaks. When you've had your fill, head back the way you came.

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Contributors
Miroslaw Wierzbicki