Summit County Recreational Pathway System

Summit County maintains an extensive paved Recreational Pathway System, commonly known as the Recpath. User groups on the Recpath include dog walkers, runners, families with strollers, tourists riding to take in the views, professional riders training for an upcoming race, skateboarders and locals commuting to work. Hundreds of thousands of trips are taken on the Recpath each year between May and October. 

With elevations ranging from 8,777 feet to 10,563 feet, there is a wide range of difficulty levels, with routes suited to a variety of interests and abilities. Riders can choose from a leisurely bike ride along the Dillon Reservoir to a 1500-foot climb over 13 miles from the Town of Frisco to the top of Vail Pass. More than 38 miles of the pathway is built and maintained by Summit County government, with an additional 17 miles maintained by the towns of Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne and Keystone Resort. 

The Recpath is a multi-use pathway: please respect all users and follow the Recpath Rules and Regulations. The Recpath connects with many resorts, transit stops, trailheads, playgrounds, town centers, schools, parks, playgrounds and other attractions.

Recpath Resources

Explore the following resources to learn more about the Recpath, including pathway locations, rules, regulations, etiquette guidelines and ADA accessibility.

Survey: Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area and Summit County Recpath

We're conducting a capacity analysis of Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area and the Summit County Recreational Pathway System. As part of the process, we're conducting a public survey to gather users' opinions about these two popular recreational resources. Take the survey

Picture of bicylist on Recreational Pathway