Breckenridge Community Information
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General George F. Spencer established the town of Breckenridge in January 1860 during the rush to settle the West. Through to the 1880s Breckenridge continued as an important gold mining town. The Great Depression and World War II, however, took their toll on Breckenridge and reduced it to a near ghost town status. The era of gold mining was gone for ever.?| Read more about Breckenridge History.
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| Town: |
Breckenridge |
| Elevation: |
9,600 ft (2,926 m) |
| County: |
Summit County |
| Established: |
November 1859 |
| Ski Area Trails: |
155 total Runs
14% beginner runs
31% intermediate
19% advanced
36% expert |
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The town of breckenrige is located in the heart of Colorado’s rocky mountains and has much more to offer than the average colorado mountain town.
The magical charm of historical Breckenridge Main Street can only be matched by the world class Breckenridge Ski Resort and Ten Mile Mountain range who’s awesome snow capped majesty looms as the constant back drop to this one of kind Colorado mountain town. Breckenridge has become one of the most popular ski destinations, as well as, a summer vacation destination. The breckenridge ski area offers around 150 ski trails open to skiers and snowboards alike. Breckenridge offers all sort of ski trails accommodating for beginners with entry level green slopes, and more fun for the?| experienced skier on a wide range of?| intermediate blue runs and the more challenging black and double diamond trails.
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Breckenridge resides in the heart of open national forests with access to back-country trails perfect for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. For trail list, maps or any other information please visit: www.breckenridgenordic.com
Once the snow has melted Breckenridge turns into a?| gorgeous Summer Vacation Destination with breath-taking views of the ten mile range hovering above the history rich victorian town
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Outdoor summer activities are abundant and most likely you will never have to do the same activity twice while visiting our town.
If fly-fishing is your hobby then you are in heaven with access to a number of world-class fishing rivers and streams. For more information on Breckenridge and Summit County fly-fishing please visit the Breckenridge and Summit County Fishing Guide.
?| Breckenridge also offers a diverse selection of backcountry trails for your hiking and biking pleasures. For a list of trails in Breckenridge and Summit County please visit the Summit County Explorer.
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The Town of Breckenridge owns and operates a Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole golf course. The course opened in 1985 and has been one of Breckenridge’s main attractions since. Many luxury homes where built around the golf course with panoramic views of the golf course and the snowcapped ten mile range.
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