What's iconic about this Centennial State is the fact that it has numerous and stunning alpine…read morelakes. That's why we Coloradans feel lucky to have close access to these crystal clear lakes only a short drive away from our homes. Well, after living in the state for 28 years, I belatedly had a chance to climb up to see the beauty of Mohawk Lakes just several days ago. Due to the unprecedentedly low snowfall the past season (2025/2026), the lower Mohawk Lake's water level was quite low. This was by no means a disappointing view in any way; it still was emitting the beauty of a clear lake image that calmed us the hikers. We got tempted to sit right by the lakeside and start reading a great book although we didn't have one (lol). Two beautiful waterfalls treated us on the way to the top which we, of course, took advantage of by walking around them and snapping photos. Watching the rushing waters invigorated our spirits. Upper Mohawk Lake was the absolute treat to state the least. This lake deserves far better expression than "beautiful" or "stunning" as those words were quite ordinary for it. "Splendid" might be a bit better to use to describe its incredible depth of the character and the charm. Well, you will have to see it for yourself; mere words or even well-taken photos don't justify how gorgeous it is. Late August was a bit too late for the colorful wild flowers and yet it wasn't completely devoid of them as we saw some dark pink and white on the way. The trail gets a bit confusing during the 4.5 miles walk. You might feel a bit lost due to the lack of signs (we did too) especially when we got closer to the lakes (so I would say the last 0.75 miles or a mile) but we kind of followed other hikers to stay on the road. Don't worry; you'll get there! The Canada Jays or Gray/Grey Jays, fluffy mostly white with some black, were quite friendly! They flew over to us where we almost got to pet them! When they come close to you, stick your index finger. They might come and lightly and playfully bite it but it won't hurt. They are absolutely adorable and made our hike so memorable.

The lakes were beautiful and the falls were also very beautiful. The hike was challenging but…read moredoable and not too hard. Good shade in a lot of places but lots of mosquitoes as well you need bug spray for sure! Really crowded but less crowded than a fourteener.

How could you not give this wonderful hike anything less than 5 stars!?!?…read moreThere is plenty of free parking at the base. The walk to the trails is all up hill with trees and nature all around you. Once you get to the main trails you have options. There are old mining buildings for photo ops (or GASP just to sit there and take in all that God has created). There is a slight incline flat trail that leads to another building surrounded by the gorgeous and colorful wildflowers OR you can go to the right and go up the mountain (this is what we chose to do even though it looks daunting when you are at the bottom). I have never been on a 14'er but I do not see how it could be any better or more breath taking than the views I saw. Once you get to the top there is a rocky mountain that you can also climb. If you have brought snacks or any food save it until you go to the top of the mountain. There are so many places you can sit and soak it all in. Why rush down since you made up here. There is so much to take in. There are turquoise water areas to gaze at, other mountain tops and feel free to reenact the Sound of Music "Hills Are Alive"! Luckily I was there late July and the wildflowers were in full bloom. TIP: They are not the lightest thing to carry but bring your real camera for photos. Do NOT trample the wildflowers to get a mediocre phone photo for your IG. Let nature live and stand by the path for a photo. Hiking/walking sticks are great but if you forgot yours (like I did) it will not be a big deal.

Beautiful short little trail ! Highly recommend a visit ! Will be back again soon :) Pretty easy to…read moredo as well!

This was a fun trail to do with the family! Got some good steps in, elevation and elevation gain,…read moreand a history lesson. We enjoyed this was fairly close to where we stayed in Breckenridge as well. The trail follows the B&B trail, so you park at that trailhead. There's a sign on the road once you get onto the I paved gravel road (French Gulch - technically turns into a county road it looks like?). There were mountain bikers and hikers. No electric vehicles, so that made it nice and safe. The first couple of directional markers don't specifically say "Reiling Dredge." Follow B&B left from the parking lot, though. You'll finally see a marker that notes Reiling Dredge and you're almost there! Read more here - https://www.bookbreck.com/best-easy-hikes/. Take water, and if you aren't used to elevation, give yourself some time to acclimate. We live higher than sea level, but this was more than double our "normal" altitude. My husband and I kept wondering why we needed to catch our breath as often as we did, and the two year old wanted to be carried more than walking (which is NOT typical for him). HAVE FUN!!! {We visited in early October, and the weather was beautiful!}

Great views at this park, nice trails too. Has pickleball, playground, tennis, and trails. Short…read morewalk from the Marriott!

My favorite park of Breckenridge!!!! Location: next to…read moreschool elementary, in the middle of a neighborhood Price: FREE Parking: limited but also lots of street parking. We arrived in bus so no issues We arrived with nothing to sled but figured we can play in snow. As I walked @ more I noticed they had a section of sleds available, you use, and put back! We found one and as time went by other kids were leaving more behind and managed to enjoyed a whole hour.

Amazing 11/10! Kathleen was my guide and she kept us nice and safe while having lots of fun!read more

We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Liquid Descent! Our guide, Kayla, was…read morefantastic. She made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning, and gave clear instructions so we always knew what to do. She tailored our ride to how "spicy" we wanted to make it, so since it was our first time rafting, that made us feel great. The trip was the perfect level of excitement for us as beginners. It was fun, thrilling, and adventurous without ever feeling overwhelming. My sons, ages 10 and 13, had an absolute blast and want to plan another trip back. We even got to see a bald eagle along the river, it was phenomenal. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. It's also just under two hours from Denver, making it a great day trip. We really appreciated the free parking, and they kept our car keys safely in the office while we were out on the river. We felt completely comfortable leaving everything else locked in our car. We couldn't have asked for a better first rafting experience. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially families and first-time rafters. Definitely opt for the photo package too - the pictures we received were stunning and memorable. Huge thanks to Kayla and the Liquid Descent team!

The staff is extremely helpful, getting out non-resident licenses for us as we we unable to…read morenavigate the state website. They advised us on the current regulations and gave us a list of waters we could fish with bait. If you're an angler and need information, guiding or just want to meet the store dog, go here!

We were first time fly fishermen. Chip and Tony were patient, gave clear instructions and helped…read moreguide us along our first time experience. We brought along two young boys and the guides gave them a lot of guidance. My brother in law even hooked a 210 pounder.... Himself right in the cheek. Luckily for him, Clint was a skilled first aid provider and easily removed the hook. While we did hall in a school of fish historians will chronicle, the blame resides on us as fishermen versus the gear and instruction. In the end, we had an incredible day, learned a lot and gained experience. I would highly recommend Breckenridge Outfitters and Chip and Tony for a great day of fun!

Amazing bike trail! Lots of great views of the trees, mountains and the river. If you want to go…read morebike ride that is easy to moderate I suggest this trail. Going down the trail towards frisco is quite fun and easy and you are mostly going downhill. Coming back up however is a bit of a challenge if you are not used to the altitude. We we able to complete it. The views are so worth it. The air is really cool and smells really fresh. Lots of beautiful trees, plants etc all naturally growing. The river is very powerful and sounds so good while biking. If you happen to rent a by a ridden bike rentals off Main Street you can literally bike from Main Street to this trial. That's what we did and we absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. Great trail!

Obviously everyone's trip experience is going to be in different. But ours was fantastic. We are a…read morefamily of 4, a 10yo Bo with lots of energy and a 12 yo girl with not so much. It's definitely a large operation. Check in for us involved a 100 people or so. But they've got it down. Don't plan to bring much/anything with you honestly. You can choose wet suits, dry jackets etc... It was 75 degrees in July here so our family split between wet suits and dry jackets. The latter was the better choice. You take a 30 minute school bus ride and some quick safety instructions (thanks Erico!) And then get assigned to your boat. Ours included 8 of us and a guide. Honestly that was too much but okay. Our guide was Tristan who was fantastic. Funny and engaging with fun facts along the way. But more importantly you could tell he was taking safety seriously. We did the browns canyon ride and it was a good mix of slightly challenging for the kids and fun for the adults. All in all it was a great way to spend half a day!

Guides: Tim & Colleen *We went in August*…read more - W H A T T O E X P E C T - We booked ahead of time, online, for the "Cliffside Zipline Half Day" in Idaho Springs. They have multiple locations and have similar and different activities that you can do at each location. When we arrived we walked in through the building on the right (it looks like a store), and checked in. After checking in, we had to wait for a bit until our guides were ready. Once they were, we went into the building to the left and received our gear. For the ziplining portion, our equipment was a harness and a helmet. *Each of the helmets has cute and/or funny names, definitely spend the time and look through the names. For example: They have an adult one that says: Potato and a child one that says: Little Tater Once we were all put on our equipment, our guides, Tim & Colleen, double-checked to make sure we each had our equipment on correctly and securely. Snug, but not too snug. After checking our equipment, Tim started to read a disclaimer and some rules to follow while we were up on the zipline. Heads up: - NOTHING IN YOUR POCKETS IS SAFE - If you have any glasses or hats, leave them in your car. Wear contacts if you have to, or put the little ropes that can be connected to your glasses to catch them in case they fall off your face. - There is a wooden board with hooks to hang your car keys. They assured us that hanging the keys there are safe. There is only one road, and anyone that tries to steal a vehicle won't get very far down the one road before a police officer stops them. :) You are ziplining on the cliffside of the mountain. If you do not have pockets that zip/button closed, don't put anything in them. If anything falls down the cliff, no one is going to go and get it. It's too dangerous. Personally, I had prepared and worn my contacts - but I will probably wear glasses with the ropes next time. We went in August, and it was still chilly in the mountains. Some of the ziplines go pretty fast, so my eyes would water. I had a jacket with zipper pockets, so I was the designated picture taker in my group. I was able to keep my phone safe by putting it in my zipper pocket. After going through safety and the disclaimer, we jumped onto the bed of a truck, clipped ourselves in, and road all the way up to the mountain. After you get off the truck, there is a narrow trail you have to take to get to the first platform. It is a dirt trail, and it's on the side of the mountain. Important... don't be stupid. :) I'm personally terrified of falling from tall heights, so I had to take my time and not look down to my right. It was fine, it wasn't dangerous. It's just one of my greatest fears. (Hence facing them by ziplining!) - E X P E R I E N C E - If you can request two guides... Request Tim & Colleen! It is very apparent how much they love their job. Tim was the main guide, he has been doing this job for a very long time. They both made the whole experience so much fun. Their excitement, personalities, and overall energy made this a very unique and memorable experience. They were silly and fun, while still making sure we all were and felt safe. We are hoping to come back and be able to ask for both of them again. :) - P A R K I N G - They have plenty of parking spaces in their lot, the parking is a bit rough though - so be careful when driving in and out of the parking lot. - O V E R A L L - We all had a great experience, Colleen & Tim We had 5 people in our group, two of us had ziplined before, and three of us were doing it for the first time. It was an absolutely amazing time and I can't wait to do it again.

What a terrific experience to share with my family. Our guide Isaiah was knowledgeable, courteous,…read moreprofessional, and a total blast. Super relaxing with some medium rapids to rev up the adrenaline. We paused so those brave enough could take a plunge into the Colorado river from up super high. What a rush! Family friendly. My 5 year old nephew really enjoyed himself. Thank you AVA!

This rafting trip was well worth the money and the memories. The guides are great and lots of fun…read more They are also very knowledgeable about the river, the area and you can tell they love what they do. The booking process was easy and the front desk was very accommodating to our party of five. Originally our trip was canceled due to low water levels but they quickly gave us an alternative rafting solution and we just ended up going to a different river. THANKS! It was fun and I highly recommend! Eric was our guide and he was fantastic!

KODI rafting is the best! We had the best trip today with Emma. She kept us safe and sound as we…read morerafted down the Arkansas river. Plus we had a blast! Scout, Chelsea, and Charlie all made us smile too! Thank you all!

Had a great trip with them this past week. Pat was a great guide. We had 3 kids under the age of 13…read moreand this was the highlight of their Colorado vacation.