Colorado Winter Hikes: Snowshoeing Mayflower Lake and Mohawk Lakes Trail Near Breckenridge

Mar 19

ABSTRACT

Discover the beauty of Colorado winter hikes on the stunning Mayflower Lake and Mohawk Lakes Trail near Breckenridge. Enjoy moderate snowshoeing along Spruce Creek Trail through pristine snowpack and breathtaking scenery near Blue River. With ideal conditions, gear recommendations, and safety tips, this trail offers an accessible adventure in Colorado's high elevations. Experience the perfect winter hike just south of Breckenridge, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts seeking scenic solitude.

Keywords

Colorado winter hikes
Mayflower Lake Trail
Mohawk Lakes Trail winter
Snowshoeing Breckenridge
Spruce Creek Trail winter
Hiking near Blue River
Moderate winter hikes Colorado
Snowshoe hikes Colorado
Breckenridge snowshoe trails
Winter hiking gear

Colorado Hikes: Mayflower Lake and Mohawk Lakes Trail (Winter)

Time of Year: Beginning of March.

Weather: 27 degrees and sunny at 9:41 am.

Cover: 70% covered with a tree canopy.

Time: 9:41 am - 1:05 pm.

Distance: 5.53 miles total.

Cost: None.

Bathroom at Trailhead: None.

Difficulty: Moderate level 2 for altitude (11423 feet), elevation gain (1178 feet), and length (5.53 miles); snowshoeing always increases the difficulty.

Route: Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lakes Trail and back.

Traffic: Light.

Parking: Small lot: 70% full by 9:41 am. Only three spots remained.

Equipment: La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Hiking Boots, Black Diamond Alpon Carbon Cork Trekking Poles, Osprey Talon 33 Backpack, MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

Terrain: A carved snow path until 11423 feet. Untouched snowpack (2-5 feet deep) from that point on.

Experience: It was an absolutely stunning, blue-sky day just south of Breckenridge in Blue River. While the temperature at the start of the hike was in the 20s, the warm sun offered a comfortable snowshoe adventure without wind. Much of the trail was tree-covered, and the occasional branches of the trail led you to the Mayflower Lakes and Falls. Unfortunately, Lower Mohawk Lake was never checked off, but the winter excursion was still worth the effort.

Personal Trainer Notes: The snow-covered trails can often be a barrier for my personal training clients. Luckily, access to snowshoes offers opportunities for hikes in high elevations without post-holing. As noted, the risk of avalanches should never be discounted. Upon reaching any grade around 30 degrees, you should strongly consider turning around. Nothing is worth the risk of being buried under the snow.

Avalanche Danger Colorado — **Beaver Creek Trail**

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