Summit County Summer Activities

Summit County, Colorado, comes alive in the summer with endless outdoor activities and truly breathtaking scenery. From hiking and mountain biking to fishing and water sports, there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the warm mountain sun and clear blue skies. Whether you’re looking for thrilling adventures on rugged trails, peaceful moments by alpine lakes, or fun-filled days exploring local attractions, Summit County offers the perfect summer escape. Discover the best ways to experience this beautiful mountain destination and make the most of your summer getaway.

Summit County Outdoor Fun

Dillon Farmers Market

Located at Lodgepole Street adjacent to the Dillon Reservoir.
Fridays June 10th- Early September from 9am-2pm

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Colorado Adventure Guides

(970) 893-8007

PROFESSIONAL BACKCOUNTRY OUTFITTER AND GUIDE SERVICE BASED OUT OF SUMMIT COUNTY, COLORADO

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Hiking

Experience the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Summit County.

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Biking

Summit County maintains an extensive paved Recreational Pathway System, commonly known as the Recpath. User groups on the Recpath include dog walkers, runners, families with strollers, tourists riding to take in the views, professional riders training for an upcoming race, skateboarders and locals commuting to work. Over 200,000 trips are taken on the Recpath each year between May and October.

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Trail Rides with Breck Stables

On a Breckenridge Stables trail ride, you’ll spend approximately an hour and a half exploring the beautiful Breckenridge scenery between Peaks 9 and 10 on the Ten Mile range above Breckenridge. You will experience river crossings, beaver ponds and breathtaking panoramic views of the Continental Divide. With over 100 horses, we’re able to match each rider to a horse based on the rider’s ability and age. Open late May to end of September.

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Rusty Spurr Ranch

For those looking for wide open spaces and the incredible vistas of Colorado's wilderness by horseback, check out the top-rated Rusty Spurr Ranch near Kremmling, Colorado. Choose from authentic cattle drives across 10,000 acres, or 1, 2 or 3 hour mountain rides. Group sizes stay small and allow guests to ride off-trail wherever the terrain permits. This is not your typical "single file" ride! Open Mid-May through the end of September. Must have advanced reservations to ride.

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Zip Lining, Free Gondola Rides and Summer Activities

Keystone Resort

(970) 754-0001

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Breckenridge

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Copper Mountain

Be sure to check out the Rocky Mountain Coaster

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Horseback Riding

Keystone Stables
Explore the picturesque Soda Creek Valley aboard our horse drawn wagons, or enjoy guided horseback rides up on the Soda Ridge.

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Yoga in the Park

Yoga with a View - a variety of yoga classes located in Dillon.

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Hot Springs around Summit County

Hot Sulphur Springs

You can hike, camp, fish or enjoy a spa experience in these hot springs.

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Glenwood Springs

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Summit County Adventure Parks

(Cycling, Roller Coasters, Ziplining)

Frisco Adventure Park

970-668-2558

The Adventure Park offers year-round activities and amenities, including snow tubing, a beginner ski and ride hill, hiking, biking, skateboarding, and disc golf. We also host a variety of events, including races for kids and adults.

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Keystone Adventure Point

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Copper Mountain

Experience adventures at Copper Mountain including ziplines, bumper boats, golf, go carts and anything else you can imagine for summer fun.

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