About the area
Breckenridge/Vail
Breckenridge and Vail are around the same area- the mountains ski resort area of Colorado. Both Breckenridge and Vail are both only about 1.5-2 hours from Denver, making them both accessible from the city.
Ski Towns
The ski towns of Breckenridge, Vail, and Keystone are all located in this general area. They all have cool mountain town vibes with restaurants, shops, and accommodations that are open year-round. This area is great for winter ski elopements, but it's also a great spot in the summer.
Nearby Towns
Here are some nearby towns in this area where you can look for accommodations, shops, and restaurants:
Keystone, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne
Loveland Pass
Loveland Pass is easily accessible with awesome mountain views everywhere you look. The parking area is right next to the pass itself, making epic views easy to access. There are also several trails in the area that allow more privacy.
Hiking/Accessibility: Ranges from a short walk to a longer hike.
Notes: This area is very popular and can get crowded. I definitely recommend a weekday! Loveland Pass is also at a very high elevation, so keep altitude in mind. The pass also will be colder than lower elevations.
Sapphire Point Overlook
Sapphire Point is one of the most popular spots to get married in and around Breckenridge. You must reserve a 2-hour time slot, which is an easy process. The overlook has great views of the mountains and the lake below. The site is also very accessible with a short, easy walk.
More information about reserving Sapphire Point.
Lake Dillon
Lake Dillon is the giant lake outside of Frisco and Silverthorne. There are lots of places where you can pull off along the shores of the lake. If you want to get married at Lake Dillon, there are specific venues and locations which allow ceremonies. Sapphire Point is one of them.
Shrine Ridge
This trail is near Vail and Shrine Pass. The trail itself is 4.3 miles, but you don't need to hike the whole thing for great mountain views.
Hiking/Accessibility: Moderate 4.3 miles
Here's a link to the trail on AllTrails
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