Georgia Pass
Summit County, Colorado
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Nearby Towns: Breckenridge, Jefferson
Nearby Trails: Webster Pass, Boreas Pass

This high pass connects Breckenridge and Jefferson -- it connects I-70 to Highway 285. Situated parallel and between Boreas Pass and Webster Pass, it is also between them in difficulty. It is more challenging than Boreas Pass but not as challenging as Webster Pass.

The trail is easiest if you start from Jefferson and Highway 285. This route takes you uphill on the less extreme side (the east side). This uphill is more gradual, though it is steep.

The west side of the trail is much more steep, with some whoopdeedoos and small rocks. If you want to make the trail as challenging as possible you should start from Breckenridge.

Starting from Jefferson, you wind your way to the top of the pass in 12 miles. The trip to the top is usually wide enough for other vehicles to pass and it is fairly smooth.

At the top there is a sign noting you are at Georgia Pass. It is in a large meadow in the shadow of Mount Guyot. From this meadow you can go in a number of different directions. If you are facing the Georgia Pass sign you will have the trail you just came up at your far left. The trail continues to your right, down to Breckenridge.

There is also a trail nearly straight ahead, a little to the left of the sign. This road goes toward Mount Guyot.

Behind you is a trail marked "Glacier Ridge." It is more difficult than the Georgia Pass trail, but not extremely difficult. Follow this trail to climb a steep, loose hill to Glacier Ridge and a gorgeous view.

There are lots of trails in this area and many places to explore.

If you follow the trail down to Breckenridge you will notice it gets a bit more difficult. It is steep and loose in many spots, but not too difficult for a stock 4x4 vehicle. Keep on Forest Service road 355 the entire way, continuing to descend to the bottom of the pass.

Information last updated on May 11th, 2008.

Member Reports

• August 7, 2004: ran by Corey, Iavor, Jed, Jeff B., Jon G., Mike C., Monica and Perry

Driving Directions

From Denver, take Highway 285 to Jefferson. There is one main road turning right, just across from the gas station marked County Road 35. Take this paved road for a couple miles until it turns into a dirt road (keep going straight when the paved road goes right). Take County Road 54 to the top.

Alternatively, start on the other end by taking I-70 from Denver to Highway 9 (toward Breckenridge). North of Breckenridge take Tiger Road and follow signs to County Road 6.

Meeting Places

Meet at the Starbucks next to the gas station at Downieville, exit 234 off of I-70.