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BPX 3-Day: Mayflower and Mohawk Lakes from Mayflower Lakes TH

Super easy 2 miles and only 400 vertical feet total out-and-back trips takes you to amazing scenery with a rewarding end. Great views at both lakes. Set up base camp after only 1 mile and explore with day hikes.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 3-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:

Day 1: Drive to TH near Breckenridge (approx. 2 hrs). Hike along Mayflower Lakes trail #58.1A and reach Mayflower Lake after 1 mile/ 400ft. Set up base camp here for 2 nights.

Optional: Continue on the trail another 0.2miles you will reach the junction with the Spruce Creek Tail #58. Turn right here and continue to the Lower Continental Falls (0.5miles/ 300ft). Or fish in Mayflower Lake or poke around the old mining cabins.

Day 2: Day hike continuing along the trail, past the waterfalls, to Lower Mohawk Lake and then on to Mohawk Lake for even better views. From Upper Mohawk Lake, hikers are greeted with a view of the valley below as well as Lower Mohawk Lake and all the surrounding mountains. The trail will continue into the tundra and a few other small lakes. (1mile/ 800ft)

Day 3: Return to TH

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Driving Directions:

From I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel south on HWY 9 through Frisco to the intersection of HWY 9 and Boreas Pass Road on the south side of Breckenridge. Proceed south on HWY 9 for approximately 2.1 miles and turn right onto Spruce Creek Road (Cty Rd 800). Proceed uphill on a good quality dirt road for approximately 0.1 mile and then bear left on main road through the intersection. After approximately 1.1 miles you will arrive at the Spruce Creek Trailhead parking area. Continue past the parking area, keep left at fork, for 1.25 miles to Mayflower Lakes Trailhead. Road is rough past Spruce Creek TH (high clearance vehicle recommended).

General Requirements: Camping must be at least 100 ft away from water.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • 12,108 ft
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