Things to Do In SUMMER

Enjoy fishing, boating, SUP (Stand up Paddleboarding), canoeing, kayaking, sailing lessons and much more right off the shores of the Dillon Marina!  The Dillon Reservoir is home to Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon and Arctic Char. Offering over 26 miles of shoreline to fish from, enjoy a scenic picnic and a day of fishing just steps away from the condo or spend the day on the water instead.  A valid fishing license is required for anyone over 15 years.   

Another fun day is to catch the water taxi to and/or from Dillon to Frisco .
Have lunch on Frisco's Main Street and spend the afternoon exploring the shops before catching the water taxi back to Dillon. 

 
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The Dillon Reservoir bike path AKA the Dillon Reservoir loop ride is a 18.7 mile-long multi-use paved path around the Dillon Reservoir. With stunning views of Dillon Resevoir (AKA Lake Dillon), Peak One and Buffalo Mountain in every direction, enjoy a beautiful walk along the lake or endless miles of bike paths. It is a scenic and memorable experience! The route can be ridden in either direction, both directions require a substantial gain in elevation in order to pass over Swan Mountain. The Recpath provides paved pathway access to Dillon Reservoir from throughout the County, including Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, and beyond. The pathway is open to all uses, including walking, running, in-line skating, roller skiing, biking, and others. Stay on the right-hand side of the Recpath and avoid crossing the solid yellow centerline.  Always signal to other users that you are passing by using a bell, calling out “on your left”. Take plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and a raincoat, especially if your ride will extend into the afternoon hours when rain showers and thunderstorms occur frequently. If you are cycling, always wear a helmet. There are many places to exit the RecPath if you don't want to ride the entire loop. The free Summit Stage bus system has stops along much of the route and all buses are equipped with bike racks.

 The RecPath can be accessed from the condo by exiting the garage and taking an immediate left towards to sidewalk. Carefully cross the street and continue to follow the path that leads towards the lake.  You will run right into the RecPath, just a few steps from the condo. 

There are plenty of other summer activities to enjoy in and around Dillon.

Enjoy a beer, cocktail or small bites at the Tiki Bar, served at the seasonal lakefront bar & grill. The food is not amazing...but the atmosphere definately makes up for it! We don't recommend a full meal but great spot for an afternoon snack or drink!

The Dillon Farmers Market runs June through September, featuring local vendors and live music every Friday from 9am-2pm, just blocks from the condo. CLICK HERE for more info.

Dillon has two great parks for kids of all ages and adults!  

DILLON TOWN PARK: The beautiful and newly renovated Dillon Town Park is just a block from the condo, located at La Bonte and Buffalo Street. Flat walking paths run through the park.  You will find so much to do at the Town Park including:

• Tennis courts, pickleball courts (Mid-May through September)

• Large green lawn, multiuse field which includes a youth ballfield. This lawn can be used for pick-up baseball, soccer, Frisbee, lacrosse, fitness, picnics, winter snowplay and more.  

• Multiple playgrounds with climbing wall and climbing structures.

• Two bocce ball courts

• Two Basketball courts and horseshoe pits

• Shaded picnic tables

• Sculpture pocket park with benches

• Mutt mitt stations, recycling and trash bins, ADA restroom facilities 

THE MARINA PARK PAVILLION:  Overlooking the Dillon Reservoir and surrounded by the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges, Marina Park offers lakeshore access, picnic tables with shades, a big FUN updated playground; fishing opportunities, charcoal grills and easy access to Summit County's Recreation Path that will take you all the way around the lake. The park is open from sunrise until one hour after sunset.  To get to the Marina Park, from the condo, head out of the garage and take an immediate left to the path that leads towards to the lake.  Once you get to the path, turn right and walk about 4 minutes. 

There are several options of beautiful golf courses in Summit County!  With stunning scenery and well designed golf courses, from the Jack Nicklaus designed public golf course in Breckenridge to the Raven at Three Peaks, you will find a course that will suite your golf style and your budget.
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The Lake Dillon Disc Golf Course is a moderately challenging course with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and the Dillon Reservoir. This free public amenity consists of 18 holes ranging from 235 feet to 535 feet in length, with a mix of up, down, open fields and narrow wooded shots. Most holes feature alternate basket locations indicated by map markers at each concrete tee pad. There are steep hills and some rocky terrain. Plan on 1-3 hours to play the entire course, or for a shorter round and less of a hike, just play the back 9. It is roughly a 10 minute hike to hole 1.  The Dillon Disc Golf Course also has a shorter kid friendly 12 hole family course affectionately known as the "Dirty Dozen." The disc golf course is a shared use area with bikers and hikers, as well as an archery range and motocross course in the vicinity. Please be careful and courteous of others. 19186 US Highway 6, Dillon, CO 80435   
CLICK HERE for a course map.

The Dillon Nature Preserve is located just off US Highway 6 towards Keystone. The parking lot is on the west side of Highway 6 across from the historic Dillon Cemetery and west of the Summerwood Subdivision.  The Nature Preserve is great for walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. It has two hiking trails: Meadow Trail and Ridge Trail Loop. Small footpaths descend to the Lake for fisherman and lakeshore exploration. Find beautiful mountain vistas, lake views and wildflowers. No bicycles allowed. A very family friendly hiking experience. CLICK HERE for more info.

There are endless options of great hiking and mountain biking trails in and around Dillon, Silverthorne and Frisco.  The best way to find a trail based on your desired trail type, location and level of difficulty is to download the "All Trails" app.  You can also check the summit county trail maps or Dillon's local trail info.

Sapphire Point Overlook is an out-and-back (0.6 miles) and perfect for young kids or seniors looking for a little adventure with almost no elevation gain. Lily Pad Lake combines manageable distances (about 3.2 miles along a rolling terrain) and beautiful scenery. Enjoy forests, beaver ponds, and two lakes. The first lake has the biggest lily pads (with flowers mid to late June). The second lake is bigger and is a great fishing spot but don't forget your Colorado fishing license - parking is limited so get there early!  The Dillon Nature Preserve offers two hiking trails—Meadow and Ridge Trail Loop— featuring easy trails, wildlife and beautiful scenery. Wind through forests, wetlands, and meadows among educational signs with history, native vegetation, wildlife, and trees information. Rainbow Lake Trail is located near Frisco, winding through a beautiful forest leading up to a shallow stream crossing (no bridge, you'll cross by balancing on the makeshift logs). This short but scenic hike is great place for a picnic. The Oro Grande Trail (AKA Gold Hill)  has amazing scenery of Lake Dillon and the towering Tenmile Ranges. It is located just across Highway 6 from the condo (you park by the water tower on County Road 51). Enjoy aspen groves, meadows with summer wildflowers. You can find some harder hiking trails in this area as well including Tenderfoot Mountain Trail. Willow Creek Open Space Trails in Silverthorne is a local favorite. It is a beautiful mountain hike with different options of lengths and intensity with less people but no big mountain views like many of the other hikes in the area. Officer's Gulch is also a great option -- but again, please make sure it is suitable for everyone with altitude, length, intensity, etc. Don't forget to take lots of water, snacks and bear spray with you! Please check details for each trail as some of these do not allow bikes!

Another fun hiking option is to take a scenic gondola ride and hike a beautiful descent down on of the many ski runs turned hiking trails. Keystone's Schoolmarm Trail is family friendly at Keystone Resort. It is about 3.5 miles of relatively flat trails with a few sections of steep and has magnificent views of the mountains and the valley.  Decrum Summit Hiking Trail is another good option with a 2.3-mile loop. Chairlifts are only available during operating hours so be sure to check operating times! 

There are also great hiking trails around Frisco, Copper Mountain, Vail and Breckenridge. For great hikes in Breckenridge check out Continental Falls, McCullough Gulch, and Blue Lakes Trail. These hikes promise an allure of cascading water and beauty. 

Enjoy a bit of winter fun for a cool summer adventure at Keystone's only summer tubing operation on real snow, it’s truly a can’t-miss experience. Coupled with fantastic views from 11,640’, and complete with a magic carpet to bring you back to the top of the hill for run after run, whether you’re a kid, or just a kid at heart, this is a memory-making experience unlike any other.  Located at Adventure Point, at the top of Dercum Mountain.  This activity is weather dependent. 

Enjoy a beautiful wagon ride to a summer camp site for an old-fashioned evening of games, barbecue dinner, and an energetic Wild West Show that will keep the whole family entertained.  CLICK HERE for more information from Two Below Zero Sleigh Rides.

Hosted by the town of Silverthorne on the first Friday of each month during the Spring and Summer, check out Silverthorne’s First Friday featuring food, arts, fun and music by talented community performers and artisans.  CLICK HERE for more information and schedule of performers. 

Colorado outdoor fun just one mile from Main Street Frisco, there are many ways to choose your own adventure at the Frisco Adventure Park!  Located on the Peninsula Recreation Area, there are miles of summer hiking and biking trails along the shores of Frisco Bay and Dillon Reservoir. The trails wind in and out of the White River National Forest, where you can also grab a picnic spot or reserve a campsite. Offering year-round activities! Enjoy hiking, biking, skateboarding, and disc golf. Check the calendar for events, including races for kids and adults.  The Frisco Adventure Park is located between Frisco and Breckenridge on Highway 9. 621 Recreation Way. Frisco, CO 80443 

Looking for something to do on a rainy afternoon? Watch a movie at Skyline Cinemas, just a few minutes drive from the condo.
Located at 312 Dillon Ridge Road. Dillon, CO 80435 

An indoor play destination providing year-round fun for all ages in Silverthorne, including an adult biergarten and endless entertainment for the kids! Relax and let the kids play in a a 4-story indoor playground, interactive touch screen wall with more than 50 games, arcade games, pool table and more!
325 Blue River Pkwy, #105. Silverthorne, CO 80498

Need something to do indoors? 
The Sports Buffet features 5 High-Definition Sports Simulators for skill development and fun.
Located just a few minutes away at 246-R Rainbow Dr, Silverthorne, CO 80498 

Create mosaics, pottery and canvas paintings at Ready, Paint, Fire!  It has something for everyone in the family.
Enjoy paint-and-sip parties, paint-by-numbers canvases and a space with artwork by local artists for sale. 
112 S Ridge St. Breckenridge, CO 80424. (970) 771-4341

Go 1000ft underground in Summit County's gold mine, founded in 1877.  Located in Breckenridge, Country Boy Mine is one of Summit County's the oldest and most famous mines. Known for silver and gold production in the early years and later producing large amounts of lead and zinc (used in World War I and World War II). Enjoy gold panning, mine tours and history.  (Note:  The mine tunnels are a chilly 45 degrees year-round 1000ft underground so dress warmly and wear good walking shoes!)

Dillon is located ...

About 6.5 miles from Keystone

About 11.5 miles from Arapahoe Basin (AKA "A-Basin")

About 13.5 miles from Breckenridge

About 12.5 miles from Copper Mountain

About 31.5 miles from Vail

About 43.5 miles from Beaver Creek