Colorado · Drives near Denver
Hoosier Pass: Breckenridge to Fairplay Scenic Drive
Preview CO 9 from Breckenridge over Hoosier Pass through Alma to Fairplay, with a road map, downloadable GPX and mountain-weather planning notes.
- Distance (GPX)
- 20.7 mi 33.3 km
- Shape
- Scenic segment
- Driving time (planning estimate)
- 40 min–1 h
- Terrain elevation (approx.)
- 9,750–11,550 ft 2,960–3,510 m
- Start
- CO 9 in Breckenridge
- End
- CO 9 / US 285 in Fairplay
Time covers this GPX one-way segment only, excluding the approach, return and stops. Traffic, weather, construction, road conditions and driving pace can change it substantially; it is not a live ETA.
Map/source review — not a guarantee the road is open today.
Road conditions and access can change. RevRoute does not provide live closure information. Check the official source before departure. Follow posted restrictions and never bypass a closed gate.
The drive
This Hoosier Pass route follows CO 9 south from Breckenridge over the Continental Divide, through Alma and on to Fairplay. It includes the pass road and its town-to-town connection, not a hiking trail or an off-road shortcut.
The northern approach has mountain bends and grades; the road continues into South Park on the southern side. Snow, ice, traffic and weather can change the character and timing of the drive considerably.
The map distance is for the one-way Breckenridge–Fairplay segment. Your trip to the starting point, sightseeing, parking and return route are separate. Leave time for conditions rather than treating the displayed estimate as a target.
RevScore: this route's curviness
18/100 Cruiser
Calculated from the bends and distance in this exact mapped route using RevRoute's existing scoring formula. Heading-change density: approximately 106° per km.
A geometry-based route score, not a user review, driving-performance ranking, difficulty rating or safety assessment. Elevation is not part of the current formula. Recorded-drive scores may differ because GPS sampling and speed weighting differ. Never change your speed to improve a score.
Recorded drives & leaderboard
No verified drive totals or leaderboard entries are published on this guide yet. We do not infer them from page views, GPX downloads or route previews.
Record this route in RevRouteHow these planning facts were checked
The OSRM car-routing model was checked against 96 points along this exact GPX, including its loop or segment shape—not simply the fastest route between the endpoints. The 40 min–1 h range uses rounded planning allowances of 15–75% above the model's no-live-traffic baseline. These allowances are not measured traffic statistics or a guarantee; allow extra time for lunch, photographs and other stops.
Terrain elevations were sampled at 96 points along the GPX using the USGS NED approximately 10-metre terrain dataset hosted by Open Topo Data (dataset snapshot: April 23, 2020). The displayed range is rounded to 50 feet / 10 metres. It is an approximate sampled range—not an exact road minimum/maximum, summit height or cumulative elevation gain. Terrain can differ from the road surface around tunnels, bridges and road cuts.
Facts checked October 19, 2026. Sources are linked under “Guide sources.” The original GPX remains an untimed map trace; these modeled facts are not recorded-drive measurements.
Driving notes
Plan while parked
Preview or change navigation only when safely parked. Follow posted speed limits and other restrictions.
Estimates are not arrival promises
The displayed range is a no-live-traffic planning model for this exact segment. Traffic, weather, closures and stops can add substantial time.
Check the official source
Use COtrip for current road restrictions and conditions immediately before travel; this guide is not a live closure service.
Places along the route
Breckenridge
Mapped starting area on CO 9; choose legal parking separately.
Alma and Fairplay
The itinerary passes through Alma and ends at the US 285 connection in Fairplay. Business hours and stopping opportunities are not guaranteed.
Seasons & weather
Prepare for snow and ice whenever mountain weather warrants it. Check official restrictions for your vehicle and allow for slower traffic through the towns.
Cautions
Mountain conditions can change quickly
Check COtrip for CO 9 closures, restrictions and winter conditions before leaving. This route map is not a current access guarantee.
Questions drivers ask
Is this a loop?
No. It is a one-way road segment from Breckenridge through Hoosier Pass and Alma to Fairplay.
Is the GPX suitable for off-road driving?
This guide follows the mapped CO 9 highway corridor, not an off-road route. Follow posted restrictions and check current conditions.
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Take it on the road
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Free to download for iPhone and Android. Download the GPX above and import it, or open Routes > Community and look for Hoosier Pass — Breckenridge to Fairplay. Public guide links do not open the app directly.