Mayflower Gulch
A gentle trail leading to the ruins of the Boston mining camp, where weathered miners' cabins sit in front of spectacular cirque walls, a worthwhile hike in every season.
The trailhead is on Highway 91 south of Copper Mountain. The round trip along the old mining road is about 5 km with roughly 300 meters of elevation gain. It ends at the surviving cabins of the 19th-century Boston mining camp, with the huge cirque enclosed by Fletcher Mountain making a striking backdrop. Wildflowers cover the area in summer, and in winter it is a classic snowshoeing route for beginners, but the slopes above carry avalanche risk, so do not venture onto steep ground. It is about 30 minutes from town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Quandary Peak
- Copper Mountain
- Blue Lakes
- Mohawk Lakes
- Breckenridge Ski Resort
- BreckConnect Gondola
- Hoosier Pass
- Breckenridge Main Street Historic District