Dillon Reservoir Recpath — Frisco to Dillon marina return
Colorado · Greenway
Join the signed Dillon Reservoir Recpath at Frisco Bay Marina and follow the reservoir’s western/northern shore to Dillon Marina, about 6.5 miles one way, then retrace. Stop at the marina rather than continue around the reservoir. The Swan Mountain road section and full reservoir loop are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Frisco / Dillon · Colorado
- Ride length
- About 13 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved separated reservoir recreation path; Swan Mountain road section excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Rolling hills at roughly 9,000 feet, with ramps and local climbs. Altitude and wind add effort; this is not uniformly flat.
- Starting location
- Frisco Bay Marina public recreation-path access, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, CO
County map’s approximately 6.5-mile Frisco–Dillon marina section, out and back.
Mapped public marina lighthouse reference within Frisco Bay Marina, not a parking or precise path-junction pin. Follow the named marina recpath start.
Dillon Reservoir Recpath — Frisco to Dillon marina return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Frisco Bay Marina public recreation-path access, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, CO.
Town asks recreation-path users to avoid the busy marina lots. No verified dedicated trail parking is offered by this guide: arrive by lawful public foot/bicycle access or independently arrange lawful parking elsewhere and walk to the path. Do not use private lots.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: About 13 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the signed Dillon Reservoir Recpath at Frisco Bay Marina and follow the reservoir’s western/northern shore to Dillon Marina, about 6.5 miles one way, then retrace. Stop at the marina rather than continue around the reservoir. The Swan Mountain road section and full reservoir loop are excluded.
County map’s approximately 6.5-mile Frisco–Dillon marina section, out and back.
Surface and effort
Paved separated reservoir recreation path; Swan Mountain road section excluded. Rolling hills at roughly 9,000 feet, with ramps and local climbs. Altitude and wind add effort; this is not uniformly flat.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Town-hosted county map identifies the popular 6.5-mile paved marina-to-marina section and separately warns that the full reservoir loop shares a vehicle lane on Swan Mountain Road. The map is a 2015 route baseline still hosted by the town; it is not a current surface inspection. Use snow-free conditions and current signs. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.