Tenmile Recpath — Officers Gulch toward Frisco
Colorado · Greenway
Join the signed paved Tenmile Recpath at Officers Gulch and head toward Frisco for up to three miles, then retrace before entering town traffic streets. Do not ride I-70 ramps or add Officers Gulch natural hiking trails, Copper access roads or the Vail Pass extension.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Frisco / Tenmile Canyon · Colorado
- Ride length
- Up to 6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved separated canyon recreation path; I-70 and natural hiking trails 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
- Mountain canyon grades: downhill toward Frisco and sustained uphill on the return. High altitude, speed differences and limited sight distance add effort.
- Starting location
- Officers Gulch public Tenmile Recpath access, Tenmile Canyon, Frisco, CO
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Mapped Officers Gulch Road approach reference by the county-mapped recreation-path access, not the pond hiking trail or a verified parking lot. Walk to the signed paved Tenmile Recpath.
Tenmile Recpath — Officers Gulch toward Frisco — 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: Officers Gulch public Tenmile Recpath access, Tenmile Canyon, Frisco, CO.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this public access. The county map identifies Officers Gulch as a recpath access reference; use current public access signs and independently verify any lawful visitor parking. No highway-shoulder parking.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Join the signed paved Tenmile Recpath at Officers Gulch and head toward Frisco for up to three miles, then retrace before entering town traffic streets. Do not ride I-70 ramps or add Officers Gulch natural hiking trails, Copper access roads or the Vail Pass extension.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved separated canyon recreation path; I-70 and natural hiking trails excluded. Mountain canyon grades: downhill toward Frisco and sustained uphill on the return. High altitude, speed differences and limited sight distance add effort.
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 shows the separated Tenmile course between Frisco and Copper, continuing more steeply to Vail Pass. This short canyon outing does not claim the whole 13.7-mile mapped Vail Pass course or all-weather opening. Check current seasonal gates, snow, rockfall and maintenance 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.