Hoosier Pass

Description The Hoosier Pass ride is a 40 mile out and back ride from Breckenridge crossing over Hoosier Pass to Fairplay and back.  Coming out of Breckenridge you will travel along Highway 9 traveling along the Blue River until you cross over the crest of Hoosier Pass at 11,541 feet and view the mountains of Mount Lincoln, Mount Democrat, and Mount Bross while you descend down into Fairplay.  Then do it all over again in the other direction.
		The Route From Brecekenridge ride south on Highway 9 climbing up over Hoosier Pass and descending down into Fairplay.  Alternatively, start in Fairplay and ride to Breckenridge and back.
		Hazards The traffic can sometimes be heavy and the road shoulder disppears not long after you leave Breckenridge.  Also, the north side is also very curvy and the road is in poor condition so take care on the descent.  As in all high elevation rides wear sun tan lotion, bring a jacket just in case, and of course lots of water.
Difficulty With 1900 ft. elevation gain from Breckenridge to the crest of Hoosier Pass and another 1500 ft. of elevation gain from Fairplay to the pass this ride has some good climbing. Coming from either side the gradient starts low and then gradually increases upwards though the switchbacks to the top of the pass..
Overall Rating: This is a good challenging ride crossing over the Continental divide twice with views of fourteeners and the surrounding Arapahoe and Pike National Forest..