Discover the two railroads that once crossed South Park on this 3 day, 2 night journey into the past. Begin your trip in Como, former hub of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad, where you can enjoy a meal at the Como Eating House & South Park Hotel. From there, explore the nearby Roundhouse and Depot before heading up the historic railroad grade to Boreas Pass. If you schedule your visit during Boreas Pass Railroad Day, you can even enjoy special tours of the historic sites along this route! Afterwards, take a side trip over to Jefferson to see the Jefferson Depot and grab a bite at the Hungry Moose Caboose before heading back to Como, where you can spend the night at the Roberts Cabin. The next day, head down to Lake George to explore the route of the Colorado Midland Railway in the Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area. Spend the day exploring the old railroad grade, fishing in the stream, or hiking along the Overlook Trail before settling by your campfire at Spillway Campground. On the last day, head west to Eleven Mile State Park to see where the railroad once crossed the plains before continuing on to Hartsel. Grab lunch at the Highline Cafe & Saloon while enjoying views of the Hartsel Depot before heading home.

1. Como Eating House & South Park Hotel

   The Como Eating House and the South Park Hotel are part of a nationally significant railroad complex that now offers delicious cuisine in a historic setting. Stay in one of…

2. Boreas Pass Railroad Day

   Spend a day learning about the railroading history (1879 to 1937) of Como, Boreas Pass, and South Park. …

3. Rocky Point

   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…

4. Boreas Pass

   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…

5. Hungry Moose Caboose

   Coming down Kenosha Pass through ranching country, this bright red caboose will grab your attention as you enter Jefferson, Colorado. Travelers have been raving about their…

6. Roberts Cabin

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7. Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area

   Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is located below the dam of the Eleven Mile Reservoir near Lake George in the southeast corner of South Park.  The narrow, dirt road…

8. Spillway Campground

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9. Eleven Mile State Park

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10. Highline Cafe & Saloon

    Stop in at Highline Cafe & Saloon for some great food, a cold drink, and a good time. Located off of Highway 24 in Hartsel, the Highline is the perfect spot to grab a…