Como

Roberts Cabin is one of the most recognized historic cabins in Pike & San Isabel National Forests. The primitive cabin dates back to the mining and railroad era of the 1880s, and is eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Through the ages, the structure has been used as a residence, a blacksmith’s shop, and stables. In Read more...

Selkirk Campground has 15 campsites with a maximum trailer length of 25 feet. The camping season begins in May and continues until the road is snowed in, with reduced service in the winter months when open. Facilities include toilets, tables, and fire rings, but no water. Directions From Fairplay, travel north on Highway 285 to the town of Como. Turn Read more...

Davis Overlook provides stunning views of South Park and the nearby town of Como through the aspens that cover this hillside. If traversing Boreas Pass Road from Como, this is a great stopping point to take in the views and reward yourself for completing the narrowest part of the road. A parking area for the overlook is located on the Read more...

Boreas Pass, at an elevation of 11,499 feet, follows the old grade of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad that crossed the Continental Divide on its way from Como to Breckenridge. At the summit, visitors can see the Section House and remnants of the snow sheds that once protected the railroad from the drifting snow that blows through the Read more...

A stop at Rocky Point along the Boreas Pass Road offers scenic views of the North Tarryall Creek drainage and surrounding mountains. Just past Halfway Gulch, a small parking on the west side of the road marks the point where the road leaves the historic grade of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad due to the cost of widening Read more...

The Gold Dust Trailhead provides access to Boreas Pass to the north via the old Boreas Pass Wagon Road, which it connects to after crossing FDR 406. Much of the northern portion of the trail follows an old flume that diverted water from North Tarryall Creek and its tributaries to mining operations located in the upper Tarryall Drainage. This portion Read more...

The Como Depot was completed in 1879 to service the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad (DSP&P) that ran through Como at that time. Como was an important railroad hub for the DSP&P with many branches, heading over Boreas Pass to Breckenridge and to the nearby King Coal Mines. In its heyday, the depot has bustling with activity, but as Read more...