Field Trip to Dyersville and Boreas Pass

Field Trip: Dyersville and Boreas Pass
Date of trip: SATURDAY 07/25/26
Meet at 10:00AM Como, Main Street (near the railroad station)

Leader: Josh Robinson

Description of the day:
We will start off by meeting in Como at 10:00 am (near the railroad station) from there we will go through the run of the day and start our drive up and over the Boreas pass road. This is a decent graded road, easily made in any car. A higher ground clear however would be more desirable, however. Along the way we will stop at several sites along the road, including the townsites of Hamilton, Peabody, Boreas, and Farnham. At Farnham we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will begin our one-mile 4×4 (or hike) down to the site of Dyersville, here we will explore the ruined townsite mine and mill, including the ruins of the Angles rest saloon. Josh will lead a talk on the architecture and archeology found at the site. Form there we will head back up to the Boreas pass road and finish the route over to Breckenridge. Dinner some place after.

Accessibility:
I would give this a hiking rating as a 3+, according to the GTC field trip guide. The ground is a natural setting with debris, and unmaintained roads and paths, hilly inclines. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs, or people not in good physical health. Or difficulty walking.

Items to Bring:
packed lunch, snacks, PLENTY OF WATER, hiking sticks, sunscreen, etc. Dress for a Hike, it also may rain!

Cancellation:
Call Josh at 724 630 0631

If you have any questions about the field trip or need to contact the leader day of the trip, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Josh Robinson (information below).

Itinerary:
Meet at 10:00AM

Location: Como, along main street (near the train station)

Leave Como at 10:30AM, Begin caravan over the Boreas Pass Road
The road is reasonably well graded dirt and can be easily executed in a car. However, higher clearance would be desirable.

Stop at a variety of sites along the way

Lunch at Farnham 12:30
We will eat lunch at the Farnham site, bring your brown bag lunch!

4×4 or Hike down 1 mile to Dyersville 1:30
We will begin our one-mile 4×4 (or hike) down to the town site of Dyersville, and be greeted by lots of 1880s ruins. Here we will explore the ruined townsite, mine and mill. Josh will lead a talk on the architecture and archeology found at the site.

Head back up and head to dinner 3:30
We will head back up the way came into Dyersville and finish the ride over to Breckenridge.

Dinner some place!!

To sign up for the trip, or for any questions, call or email Josh Robinson:
(724) 630-0631
57dpcd@gmail.com

Waiver: The Ghost Town Club of Colorado requires a signed waiver from everyone attending a Field Trip. Save time and effort on the day of the trip by downloading and filling out your waiver now and giving it to the Trip Leader on the day of the trip. GTC-Waiver-6-12-26.pdf