Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Frisco

Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Frisco

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Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Frisco

01:48

38.0km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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515 m

Wetlands on Dillon Dam bike trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great birdwatching opportunities along this trail on wooden boardwalks that give unique access through the swampy wetlands on the south side of Dillon Lake

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3.43 km

Heaton Bay Overlook — Dillon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short gravel spur trail leads onto this peninsula with a good view of Heaton Bay

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4.00 km

Historic viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't miss this short excursion off the cycle path to an amazing viewpoint, with bench and shelter.

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5.70 km

Dillon Dam and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is a scenic spot to look out over the reservoir. The dam itself was built in the early 1960s and required relocating the original town of Dillon, which is …

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7.28 km

Dillon Trailhead — Summit County Recpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Start of the excellent wide, paved Bikeway from Dillon to Frisco, continuing on the Blue River Bikeway on to Breckenridge

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12.0 km

Dillon Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Dillon Nature Preserve offers a handful of recreational facilities and activities as well as a couple hiking trails. The preserve has multiple overlooks for Dillon Lake Reservoir and is …

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14.5 km

Snake River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Snake River Trail connects the ski village of Keystone to the Dillon Reservoir Recpath. It follows the Snake River and offers the option to cross the river on a …

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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