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Quandary Trailhead

Tenmile Range

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Road Difficulty1 1  2WD, easy dirt 
Location10,850 feet
39.38491, -106.06178
Driving Directions
From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. Turn right (west) on the 850 (Blue Lakes) Road. Trailhead parking is on the right, just after you leave the highway. If you took the Breckenridge shuttle, it will drop you off here.
  PARKING ISSUE
From June 13 to September 13, 2026, a reservation is required to park at the Quandary Peak trailhead and reservations can be made starting June 1. There are a small number of spots and the cost is $30 - $55. Your other option is the Quandary shuttle service, provided by Breckenridge. It's $7, runs 5:00am - 5:00pm 7 days a week, and your reservation allows you to board the shuttles any time throughout the day. To purchase trailhead parking or a shuttle ride, visit HikeQuandary.com. Before and after the reservation-required date range, reservations are not required for the Quandary trailhead.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 6/5/2026:

Winter Access

2WD accessible with parking in the signed lot at the start of the 850 road.

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Parking: In summer, reserved only.
Camping: No good camping spots in the area.
Restrooms: Yes, in summer
Fees: Yes, in summer
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook