HIKING
The lowest point of elevation in Summit County, Colorado is around 7,000 feet. From this level you'll look up to spectacular mountain scenery. The highest peak in Summit County is over 14,000 feet! Many other summits reach 12- or 13,000. Hence the name, Summit County. Exploring, hiking and backpacking in these mountains has become a way of life for many Coloradoans.
Today, Summit County and its spectacular mountains are best known for great skiing. In the summertime, however, the ski slopes bloom with wildflowers and waterfalls spring to life. Exploring Summit County on foot in the summer is a great way to get close and personal with Colorado's beautiful environment.
Many of the trails in Summit County were first developed as access to gold mines. In 1859 young men eager to get rich quick founded the town of Breckenridge. Before long, Frisco and other Summit County destinations were thriving with life. Today exploring the gold mining artifacts adds a little excitement to some of the most beautiful hiking in the country. The gold mines, camps, ghost towns and other relics provide educational entertainment for families on vacation.
