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Alma Colorado
Alma, south of Breckenridge on US 9.

Alma, Colorado

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Alma is a high mountain town, situated about thirty minutes south of Breckenridge. It’s the highest incorporated municipality in the U.S., at 10,578 ft.

It’s located just north of Fairplay and the intersection of Highway 285 and U.S. 9 in Park County. There are a few places to eat, dine and stay in Alma.

Main Attractions

Hoosier Pass Continental Divide
Top of Hoosier Pass.

Hoosier Pass – This 2WD route north on US-9 crosses the continental divide on its way to Breckenridge. It’s open year round, weather pending. At the summit there are some trails popular throughout the year.

Mosquito Pass – This is a rugged 4×4 route over to Leadville, which requires a high-clearance vehicle and an experience driver. The beautiful former mining route is a lovely drive during the summer after it reopens for the season.

Recreation

Kite Lake Alma CO Aerial View in June
Early summer overlooking Kite Lake, Alma, CO. Photo: Dylan Duvergé

Camping:

  • There are a number of car camping spots on the road between Alma and Kite Lake. From Main St in town, take a left on County Rd 8. The road goes 5.5 miles to the Kite Lake Trailhead.
  • Read about the camping near Alma and South Park.

Fishing:

  • In addition to Kite Lake mentioned above, the Montgomery Reservoir is a great choice less than 6 miles from town. Head north on US 9 toward Breckenridge. Make a right in 5.5 miles on County Rd 4 and follow to the lake.

Accommodations



Booking.com

Hotels and lodging:

  • Read about the best hotels by Fairplay.
Main strip of town.
Couple shops along the main street.
Alma Fire House & Mining Museum.
South Park Saloon.
Historic building.
Inside the Al-Mart.
London Mine outside Alma.
Main street (US 9) in town.
Alma, south of Breckenridge on US 9.
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Activities near Alma

Amusement:

  • Breckenridge Fun Park​ (17mi)

Federal Lands:

  • Kite Lake (5mi)
  • Mohawk Lakes (10mi)
  • Montgomery Reservoir (5mi)
  • Pike National Forest
  • San Isabel National Forest
  • White River National Forest

Museums:

  • South Park City (5mi)

Scenic Drives:

  • Hoosier Pass (5mi)
  • Mosquito Pass

Ski Areas:

  • Breckenridge Ski Resort (17mi)

Towns:

  • Bailey (44mi)
  • Buena Vista (44mi)
  • Breckenridge (17mi)
  • Como (15mi)
  • Fairplay (5mi)
  • Frisco (25mi)
  • Grant (33mi)
  • Hartsel (24mi)
  • Jefferson (22mi)
  • Johnson Village (40mi)
  • Nathrop (46mi)
  • Shawnee (40mi)

Transportation:

  • Summit Stage

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