Highlight • Mountain Hut
Francie's Cabin
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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Caro "Bandit"
August 20, 2025
Hiking
Francie's Cabin is one of five backcountry huts managed by the Summit Huts Association. You can book either a bunk bed or even the entire hut and a spend a cozy night close to the Crystal Lake Basin. Besides several bedrooms, a kitchen and fireplace, there is even a sauna! Prices and details can be found right here: summithuts.org/francies-cabin.
Christopher
July 11, 2023
Hiking
Francie’s Cabin was built in 1994. The cabin is named for Frances Lockwood Bailey, a former resident of Breckenridge who died in a tragic plane crash in 1989.
Francie’s Cabin has become the most visited hut in Colorado. It is a rented cabin, so please respect the privacy of the current tenants.
Francie’s Cabin has become the most visited hut in Colorado. It is a rented cabin, so please respect the privacy of the current tenants.
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Elevation 3,460 m