Mayflower Lake – Lower Continental Falls loop from Blue River

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Colorado

Summit County

Mayflower Lake – Lower Continental Falls loop from Blue River

Moderate

4.9

(9850)

19,342

hikers

Mayflower Lake – Lower Continental Falls loop from Blue River

03:04

10.1km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

White River National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

3.14 km

Mayflower Lakes Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Mayflower Lakes Trailhead is a good base for hikes to the Mayflower and Mohawk Lakes or to the Crystal Lakes. The road leading to this trailhead is rough - so a 4WD, high-clearance vehicle is recommended.

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4.51 km

Mayflower Lake

Highlight • Lake

Who doesn't love high alpine lakes!? While frozen most of the year, Mayflower Lake is gorgeous in the summer and a great place to cool the doggies on a hot day!

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5.06 km

Lower Continental Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Continental Falls rushes through cracks in the granite sides of the mountains near Breckenridge Colorado from the snow melting at the tops of the peaks.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

1.73 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.58 km