Breckenridge Mountain Resort in Summer

Summer activities in Breckenridge are endless. With so many outdoor areas to spend your days it will be hard deciding where to go and what to do. White River National Forest, encompassing the ski area, is a great place to plan hikes, bike rides, or horseback rides. Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Area is a wonderfully scenic and remote area located just north of Silverthorne and is open only to leashed dogs, hikers, and pack animals.

Locals and visitors alike seek trails, streams, parks and backcountry areas to enjoy many different activities. Fly fishing enthusiasts find themselves on endless miles of streams and rivers or on banks of local reservoirs and lakes. Spend a day whitewater rafting on one of the many nearby rivers like the Arkansas, the Colorado, Clear Creek, and Eagle River, or spend an afternoon on the green, at one of Breckenridge's 3 golf courses. There are a variety of hiking trails in and around Breckenridge where you can find everything from beginner hikes to strenuous peak summits. Hike along rivers, to high alpine lakes and hanging canyons, passed waterfalls and mountain passes, and stand on top of peaks. Many trails are open to mountain biking and horseback riding as well. For the whole family try renting paddle boats or going on an early morning hot air balloon ride.

There are also many activities and fun summer events going on at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Peak 8 Fun Park has become well known with families for the variety of activities and services they offer in the summer months. They are open daily from mid June to early September and have a children's center, Breckenridge's only alpine super slide, a maze, chairlift access to 11,000 feet for hiking, great views, and mountain biking trails, a mini golf course, trampolines, a climbing wall, zip line, and a year round ice rink. There are also trails for horseback riding on the mountain.

Downtown Breckenridge is a great place to stroll through and visit museums, cafes, boutiques, and even day spas. Nightlife is also lively in the town with many live music venues, theatres, bars and restaurants. Summer months in Breckenridge are also full of events and festivals. June starts off with a handful of golf tournaments and comedy shows. If you enjoy massage and mud baths, you will enjoy the spa goers week at the end of June with classes and events open to the public. Also in late June enjoy the Genuine Jazz Festival. Once a week, starting in June the National Repertory Orchestra performs a wonderful concert series. Spend July 4th in Breckenridge and enjoy a large celebration with the necessary fire work show. Toast of Breckenridge occurs in early July, celebrating a variety of food and wine. This month also brings a series of wildlife talks and films. In August enjoy Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra Concerts. In early September an Arts and Film Festival fills the weekend and don't miss Oktoberfest in mid September.