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    4.9 (21 reviews)
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    Melanie T.

    There is a reason colorado is called Colorful and I really wish autumn would last a little bit longer because the aspens are gorgeous this time of year. We arrived at 8:30 am to hike before morning and evening rush hour since it's an hour and a half drive from where we live. On this day, it was right before the rain and snow fell from the sky so it creates this Erie aesthetic with the dark clouds in the background with the gold aspens peaking through. If you search for the Old Dillion Reservoir hike, it gives you a good view of the Dillion reservoir and a peak into the old reservoir. It's an easy hike that even small dogs can enjoy. There are owners that like to let their dogs go off leash so be wary of that. Otherwise, it was a nice hour hike and getaway from the city. We finished at 10 and that was when the parking lot started to fill up. The parking lot is small so if you're going on the weekends, plan ahead.

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    George G.

    This place is huge and magical. I paddle board here all summer long. You can launch from the marina, or my favorite location Dillion Damm road where there are tons of beautiful little islands to adventure through.

    Cass A.

    We stopped at the Reservoir Recreation area on our way to Breckenridge and captured some of the most stunning pictures of our trip. It's easily accessible, parking is plentiful, and the pictures are unreal.

    Megan C.

    All the 5 star reviews can't be wrong! An absolutely stunning part of CO and a great town to explore to boot. Panoramic Mountain views, great spots directly on the reservoir for picnics, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation - the hallmark of a CO mountain town. We had a beautiful day on the water, enjoying Dillon's many attractions. There was some kind of RV tour the day we were there. A beautiful place on many levels and well worth the visit if you're nearby or from far away!

    Ariella W.

    We only got to visit dillon/silverthorne area for less than 24 hours for our anniversary. I rented a bike from a local sports shop since mine is not the best and my husband brought his from home. We asked about what might be a nice local trail. My husband is not quite the same level of outdoor enthusiast as i am so i wanted something we might both enjoy. They had recommended the rec pass trail that goes around the lake. The trail in whole is 18 miles long and has over 1100 feet of elevation gain. There were some parts of the trail that were for pedestrians only, the bikers had their own trail. That way pedestrians and bikes could split off and honestly i thought that was fantastic! Its always a little tough being out on the trail and sometimes nearly being plowed over by bikes. It is great they found a way to make it more enjoyable for all! They had said it was relatively flat. I guess that is based off what you might base it off of. Being from a lower elevation and in town this was more rolling hills which was fine for me but not quite the ride i had had in mind for the company i had that night ;) It was not bad though. The lake was mostly frozen over and the views of the mountains were absolutely stunning!!! There are so many points you could get onto the trail which i found to be really cool. Also a few hiking trails along the way as well. What a lovely little find! I would love to come back for a girls weekend and do the entire trail and bike around to the various closeby towns and of course do some hiking. I am sure the view of the lake in the summer is just as beautiful!

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    Moises P.

    Nice place to ride your bike, it's not heavy. You can enjoy the views while you ride your bike. Beautiful views!!

    John H.

    Oh the view says it all. If someone started yodeling, you would think you were in the Alps. This is an outdoor adventurist dream. Biking, hiking, and watersports at your fingertips. However, this is a small town of under a 1,000 and some business owners take note of outsiders for better and the worse.

    Christian B.

    Dillon Reservoir is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing, all different types of boating at the marina and a recreation path encompasses the entire perimeter (around 23 miles) to allow popular activities such as hiking and biking. Dillon Reservoir is also the main water source for the city of Denver. Back in the 1950's when Denvers population was growing. Dillon Reservoir was created to accommodate the water needs of the growing city. The Blue River was dammed and the reservoir was created, In addition to the river water the yearly snow pack from the surrounding mountains keeps the reservoir full. In severe drought years when the water level is low you can see the old remnants of what remained in the area before it's was flooded and became what we have today.

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    Beautiful place to visit. You can paddle board or kayak. Lots of families at the playground and picnic areas

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    So peaceful and a great spot to do a little exploring and bringing your fur babies along

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    I would love to come back for a girls weekend and do the entire trail and bike around to the various closeby towns and of course do some hiking.

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