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    Boreas Pass

    4.3 (10 reviews)

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    Katie F.

    Because we were all itching to see the fall colors and breathe mountain air, I rounded up a small group of us to hit both Kenosha and Boreas Pass. Having experienced Guanella many times in the past, I was ready for a new experience and this one did not disappoint. Let's just say we weren't the only ones with this idea and spent a sweet amount of time in traffic. Once we passed over Kenosha - not only were we stunned at the gorgeous color, but traffic started to dissipate. After turning at Como, we were greeted with most gorgeous colors of gold, yellow, orange and red! However: The terrain is ROUGH. A (2 way) dirt road, winds around the mountain and is embedded with rocks. It's not a 4-wheel drive type situation, but just short of one. We found ourselves a bit nervous throughout the ride, but we handled it like a champ and before we knew it, we were in awe of the colors surrounding us! I highly recommend taking the US 285 way (up the mountain), rather than approaching the pass from Breckenridge - as most of traffic was headed the same direction we were and had the right of way. The pass can get insanely crowded so it takes much longer than expected - so plan accordingly! Expect dust. Expect traffic and frequent stops. Expect to pull over multiple times for photo ops. Expect to be wow'd!

    Melanie A.

    What a gorgeous drive! We started in Breckenridge and made the whole loop drive to Como and back on the highway. We saw the end of fall colors and the first snow the first weekend of October! The road is definitely rocky at times so 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive are best, especially in wet conditions. We made the drive in my Subaru Impreza and made it through fine, but most people seem to have SUVs. We had a pretty empty day on the road and were able to stop whenever we wanted for photo ops and taking in the view. The whole drive to Como takes about an hour.

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    We started in Breckenridge and made the whole loop drive to Como and back on the highway.

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    Isak Heartstone Troll - Breckenridge Troll

    Isak Heartstone Troll

    4.9(58 reviews)
    21.4 mi

    Take a short, scenic stroll on the Trollstigen Trail (Troll Trail) to see the Isak Heartstone…read moreTroll. It's located just outside of the main part of Breckenridge. Best of all, it is FREE to see! To find the Trollstigen Trail trailhead go to the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Creek Trailhead. If you are near the trains, go to the opposite end of the parking lot. Isak Heartstone 1 was co-commissioned for an exhibit for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts in 2018, but it was dismantled in February 2019 because it was too popular and then reinstalled here . Although I didn't see it in person, only online, I think the original sculpture was better and more playful. Isak is carefully stacking rocks like he's balancing rocks. As per Dambo's website, this troll got its' name after three little girls came by and gave Isak a stone heart. Dambo has a heart-shaped stone placed in Isak's chest. The Isak Heartstone Troll at THIS location is the second one. Some people reference this one as Isak Heartstone 2. He sits at approximately 15 feet tall. Thomas Dambo is the creator of this and many other trolls. He uses reclaimed wood and other recycled materials. Isak is pretty cool to see in person! He's sitting on an incline between trees. He's got his right hand holding the tree trunk. His left hand is balancing him as he's sitting. The bottom of his left foot is resting against a rock. I love all the details... like his fingernails & toenails, and small branches for hairs. The trail is an easy walk through a forested area. This pathway is stable to walk on. The return trail is different from the one leading in. It consists of wood boards, similar to a deck and includes a 6-inch-high step. This troll was created by Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. There are over one hundred Dambo trolls in the U.S.A. and many more around the world. Isak Heartstone is Troll numbered 043. Isak is the first Dambo Troll we've seen in person! We went to see Rita The Rock Planter eight days later! I guess we're officially Troll Hunters now! *If you live in the Los Angeles, CA area or are planning to visit, there will be a temporary exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo's Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden in March 2026. Buy your tickets!

    4/5 stars only because on the unseasonably warm day we went, the trail up to Isak was icy so we had…read moreto navigate that while people on the trail walked in front of and behind us, I guess trying to get there quickly. Isak is not very far from the parking lot and the trailhead sign. On this particular day there were several people waiting to take their photo with Isak, so we waited patiently. When it was our turn a nice woman said, "Be careful, it's slippery." Thank you. We took our photos, enjoyed the trees a bit, and walked back to our car.

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    Isak Heartstone Troll - Isak Heartstone by Thomas Dambo, Feb 2019. Isak Heartstone 1 was relocated here. Name: 3 little girls gave Isak a stone heart. Sept. 2024.

    Isak Heartstone by Thomas Dambo, Feb 2019. Isak Heartstone 1 was relocated here. Name: 3 little girls gave Isak a stone heart. Sept. 2024.

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