Mohawk Lakes
A classic alpine lake hike south of town, passing Continental Falls and the ruins of gold miners' cabins, ending at turquoise cirque lakes.
Starting from the Spruce Creek trailhead, the round trip is about 10 to 11 kilometers with roughly 500 meters of elevation gain. Along the way you pass several waterfalls and the ruins of 19th-century miners' cabins and cable frames. The trail ends at the Upper and Lower Mohawk Lakes at about 3,700 meters, with steep cliffs rising behind them. The first half is gentle, while the later stretch is steeper and rocky. Parking is scarce in summer, and afternoon thunderstorms are common, so start early.
Opening hours
All day in summer
Nearby sights
- Blue Lakes
- Quandary Peak
- Hoosier Pass
- Breckenridge Ski Resort
- Isak Heartstone Troll
- Mayflower Gulch
- Breckenridge Main Street Historic District
- Barney Ford House Museum