Wildflower locations near Frisco, Colorado in mid-July

[markp]

I'm going to be in Frisco, Colorado (Summit County) the third week of

July, and it sounds like that should be pretty close to peak

wildflower time (perhaps a week late, though?). I've noticed much

prior discussion about locations in the SW part of the state (and I

see David Middleton is doing a GAPW program near Telluride again at

this time). I've also found archived threads pertaining to flower

shooting in/around RMNP at this general time. But I know I can't

make it down to Telluride, and probably won't be going up to RMNP,

either.

 

Anyone have any recommended/favorite July sites for wildflowers in

Summit County, especially right around Frisco? Thanks in advance.

[ken c oshkosh, wi]

Shrine pass just to your west should be good. Herman Gultch to the east of the Eisenhower tunnel is another spot. Both are off I-70

[bob stewart jacksonville]

Both Falls Trail. Trail head is in east Vail, about 25 miles from Frisco.

[scott bacon]

The trip over Boreas Pass is very nice - a little rough, but do-able in a car. The road to Boreas turns off Hwy 9, to the East, on the south end of the town of Breckenridge (about 15 miles from Frisco). You could make a loop by coming back over Hoosier Pass (paved). There is some nice hiking from the top of Hoosier (and from Boreas for that matter) off to the west with Quandry and Lincoln 14ers in the distance.

 

It has been very dry this year, so the quality of the wildflower bloom is in question. But the scenery will be beautiful anyway! Enjoy!

[bill_speaks]

Check out volume 2 of Colorado's Best Wildflower Hikes by Pamela and Dale Irwin. This volume covers the high country and many of the hikes are in Summit County. When you get there, I suggest using the info in the guide and asking around about local conditions.

 

Today there is a bit of precipitation occuring on the front range, and in the central and northern mountains. While the moisture may be too late and not help the flowers much, it will hopefully lower the fire danger.

 

Bill