- Created: August 18, 2023 3:37 pm
- Updated: October 11, 2023 11:39 pm
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 28 miles
- Time 1 h 12 min
- Speed 23 mph
- Min altitude 8219 ft
- Peak 9921 ft
- Climb 3222 ft
- Descent 2671 ft
Ute Pass Road is a paved road that turns into dirt which runs from north of Silverthorne, CO to Fraser, CO. The route depicted here does not follow Ute Pass Road for its entirety but rather cuts across and through some forested sections to Fraser.
While not particularly difficult there are some sections that get a little rutted and rocky where an adventure / dirt type motorcycle would be the most effective. The entire area that this route runs through is fantastic to explore but be aware there are sections that get pretty rough where a dirt capable motorcycle is probably the only thing you'd want. The route depicted here and in the video shows where to follow the signs and where to turn to end up in Fraser, a wrong turn won't really get you lost but could mean miles off track.
1. Ute Pass Road
The town was named for Judge Marshall Silverthorn who served as the judge of the miners' court in Breckenridge. The judge first came to town as a prospector and claimed a section of the Blue River in 1881. After patenting his claim in April 1882, he was disappointed to find the gold to be sparse and the claim a poor bet. The land passed to his daughters on his death in 1887 and was then sold several times to various mining companies. In 1953 Clayton Hill bought the property and subdivided it for homes and stores.[7]
Silverthorne served as a makeshift camp for workers during the construction of the Dillon Reservoir from 1961–1963, and later as a stop along Interstate 70. It was eventually incorporated on April 5, 1967.[2]
The city has expanded several times since incorporation by annexation.
Since 2016, the town of Silverthorne has hosted the Silverthon Games, an annual competition featuring a seasonally-based slate of individual and team events, culminating with the heavily-spectated Hummingbird Circle race.
Source: Wikipedia
Ute Pass Road is a paved road that turns into dirt which runs from north of Silverthorne, CO to Fraser, CO. The route depicted here does not follow Ute Pass Road for its entirety but rather cuts across and through some forested sections to Fraser.
While not particularly difficult there are some sections that get a little rutted and rocky where an adventure / dirt type motorcycle would be the most effective. The entire area that this route runs through is fantastic to explore but be aware there are sections that get pretty rough where a dirt capable motorcycle is probably the only thing you’d want. The route depicted here and in the video shows where to follow the signs and where to turn to end up in Fraser, a wrong turn won’t really get you lost but could mean miles off track.
