Quick Tips
- Blue River = World Class fly fishing
- Shops at Silverthorne
- Visit historic Breckenridge
- Visit http://breckheritage.com
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Elk | 260"-300" | 300"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
North and South of Silverthorne are close to 250,000 acres of open range, drainages and 14,000 foot mountains where elk, deer, moose and pronghorn antelope roam. Most of the land along the Blue River is private.
Trophy class bulls and bucks are difficult to find on public or private lands. Hunters should be aware of bears as well as a lot of weekend hunters, mountain bikers, hikers and ATVs.
Terrain
Quandary Peak, a Fourteener in Ten Mile Range, Williams Fork Mountains along the eastern boundary, Colorado River at Kremmling and Blue River heading north of the Continental Divide set a dramatic back drop to open range, foothills rising sharply to steep mountains, deep canyons, draws and alpine basins.
Roughly 528 square miles
74.3% public land
Elevation from 7,444-14,265 feet
Vegetation
Alpine tundra, lush open parks, stands of spruce and fir, groves of aspen, cottonwoods and willows lining creeks and ponds, areas of sagebrush, oak brush, mountain mahogany lakes and irrigated hay fields all combining to create a very diverse landscape.
Access
Interstate 70 intersects with Colorado Route 9 at Silverthorne which heads north to Kremmling and south to Alma. Colorado Route 91 leads to Leadville. Colorado Routes connect with county, national forest service roads and trailheads.White River National Forest provides close to a quarter million acres for herds of antelope, deer, elk and a growing moose population. Motor vehicle use maps http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/home/?cid=stelprdb5328680.
Wet weather creates muddy conditions on secondary and national forest service roads
Four wheel drive traction recommended
Carry chains, extra gas and water
Camping and Lodging
White River National Forest – Lake Dillon area offers a wide selection of improved campsites. Along the Blue River are a number of camping areas. http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=40417&actid=29
Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Keystone and Kremmling provide a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants, cafes, gas and diesel stations. Medical care is available in each community and a hospital is in Breckenridge.
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