Strawberry
36 mi north · Bureau of Land Management
The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases.
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Horseback riding near Breckenridge
Trails and recreation areas near Breckenridge open to horseback riding, including horse camps.
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April–Octoberbest months
Good to know: Check trailer parking and stock water at the trailhead, and whether certified weed-free hay is required.
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Kremmling Recreation Management Area
42 mi northwest · Bureau of Land Management
The Kremmling Field Office manages 377,900 acres of land in north-central Colorado, including BLM-managed lands in the Laramie River Valley, North Park, Middle Park, Fraser Valley, and the Upper Colorado River Valley.
Bear Creek Lake
50 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers
Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.
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Strawberry
The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Kremmling Recreation Management Area
The Kremmling Field Office manages 377,900 acres of land in north-central Colorado, including BLM-managed lands in the Laramie River Valley, North Park, Middle Park, Fraser Valley, and the Upper Colorado River Valley.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Off-highway vehicles
Bear Creek Lake
Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
Chatfield Lake
Chatfield Dam, located southwest of Denver on the South Platte River, was the second of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Water sports
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Peaks to Prairies - Tracks to Trails Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands ( forest locator map ) cover nearly 3 million acres, between the prairies of western Kansas and some of Colorado's…
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world.
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
Rocky Mountain National Park
Located in northern Colorado, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park can explore over 415 square miles (265,807 acres) within the Southern Rocky Mountains.
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Breckenridge. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for horseback riding near Breckenridge?
Strawberry (Bureau of Land Management), about 36 miles north of Breckenridge as the crow flies. Next are Kremmling Recreation Management Area (42 mi) and Bear Creek Lake (50 mi).
When is the best time for horseback riding near Breckenridge?
Based on Breckenridge’s average highs, April–October. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.