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Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Silverthorne

Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Silverthorne

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Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Silverthorne

01:38

33.8km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 6.20 km for 116 m

After 6.76 km for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.14 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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6.26 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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6.83 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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19.0 km

Temple Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Temple Trail is primarily utilized as a commuter trail by locals and as a paved trail connector to other trails in the area. The trail offers some views of Mount …

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20.2 km

Ten Mile Canyon has two official trailheads; the other trailhead is located across Hwy 91 from Copper Mountain Ski Resort at Wheeler Junction. In Frisco, almost all commuter trail junctions will well marked with trail signs and mileage markers.

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23.9 km

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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28.9 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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32.0 km

Blue River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Silverthorne Blue River Trail helps to connect the entire town of Silverthorne to the shops, outlets, and restaurants it provides. The path is completely paved and crosses several roads. …

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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

8.19 km

2.27 km

960 m

302 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

14.8 km

260 m

215 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

21°C

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34 %

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Historic viewpoint – Dillon Dam and Reservoir loop from Silverthorne

Dillon Trailhead — Summit County Recpath

Historic viewpoint

Heaton Bay Overlook — Dillon Reservoir

Temple Trail

Ten Mile Canyon Trailhead

Wetlands on Dillon Dam bike trail

Dillon Dam and Reservoir

Blue River Trail

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