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Sally Barber Road
Nordic Skiing Route
Details
5.25 mi
650 ft
A straightforward out-and-back ski route on a wide road grade.
The Sally Barber Road is off limits to motor vehicle traffic in the winter, making it one of the most popular venues for human powered winter recreation in Breckenridge. From snowshoeing to nordic skiing to fat biking, everybody can enjoy Sally Barber Road. The route is very straightforward. The road climbs moderately to a summit at Sally Barber Mine, and then descends down the opposite side. Most people will choose to travel this road as an out-and-back route, so if you don’t want to climb back up the hill, it’s best to turn around at the mine at the top. The views from the mine are simply stunning! If you want to stop, take a few photos, and eat lunch, this is the place to do it. Take some time to walk around and check out the historic mining machinery spread around the hilltop and in the woods… if it isn’t buried. There are very few places in Colorado like Sally Barber where you can take in so many historical artifacts. The popularity of the road helps keep it packed down and easy to travel. You also have the peace of mind that somebody else will come along if you happen to experience issues while out in the mountains. However, this popularity can be a double-edged sword: if you’re looking for solitude, you’d best look elsewhere. Written by Greg Heil
The Sally Barber Road is off limits to motor vehicle traffic in the winter, making it one of the most popular venues for human powered winter recreation in Breckenridge. From snowshoeing to nordic skiing to fat biking, everybody can enjoy Sally Barber Road. The route is very straightforward. The road climbs moderately to a summit at Sally Barber Mine, and then descends down the opposite side. Most people will choose to travel this road as an out-and-back route, so if you don’t want to climb back up the hill, it’s best to turn around at the mine at the top. The views from the mine are simply stunning! If you want to stop, take a few photos, and eat lunch, this is the place to do it. Take some time to walk around and check out the historic mining machinery spread around the hilltop and in the woods… if it isn’t buried. There are very few places in Colorado like Sally Barber where you can take in so many historical artifacts. The popularity of the road helps keep it packed down and easy to travel. You also have the peace of mind that somebody else will come along if you happen to experience issues while out in the mountains. However, this popularity can be a double-edged sword: if you’re looking for solitude, you’d best look elsewhere. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally West Gate to East Gate and Back | 5.36 mi | 358 ft | 0.0% |
| South side Sally | 1.28 mi | 299 ft | 4.4% |
| Skate the flats W- E | 0.93 mi | 46 ft | 0.9% |
| put your dogs on a leash | 1.05 mi | -341 ft | -6.1% |
| Sally Barber Rd Climb | 1.17 mi | 387 ft | 6.2% |
| Sally Nordic Classic Ski Climb | 1.03 mi | 338 ft | 6.2% |
| Sallie Barber - Turks to Mine | 0.95 mi | 302 ft | 6.0% |
| Skate the flats E-W | 0.90 mi | -46 ft | -1.0% |