Day Trip to Frisco, CO in the Winter
A day trip doesn’t have to involve anything extravagant or be a day long ordeal. Sometimes all you need is to get out of the house for a few hours, what I like to call a quick trip. To me, a perfect quick trip involves three things in this order. Good coffee, a good hike, and good food. Here’s how to spend a perfect half day in Frisco.
Stop 1: Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters
Where: 285 Main St, Frisco, CO 80443
Parking: Street parking on Main St.
I would highly recommend checking out Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters located on Main St. in Frisco. They are a locally owned, cozy coffee shop that roasts their own beans. They have a diverse menu and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Start your day with a hot cup of joe (or cold if you prefer) and take a stroll down main street and browse the shops while sipping your delicious, caffeinated beverage. I ordered an iced matcha latte that I found particularly good. The views from downtown Frisco truly are breathtaking.
Stop 2: Sapphire Point Overlook
Where: Swan Mountain Rd, Dillon, CO 80435
Trail Details: 0.6 mile loop, 36 ft elevation gain
Not every hike I do has to be a 10 mile trek through the wilderness. Sometimes a short, easy hike on a well kept path with amazing views is all I need. Sapphire Point in Frisco checks all those boxes. The trail is a 0.6 mile long loop with exceptional views of the Rocky Mountains while also overlooking the Dillon Reservoir. There is a small parking lot at the top of the mountain and an outhouse near the head of the trail. The overlook is at the beginning of the trail and is a great location for taking some cool photos. If you walk the whole loop, there is a picnic area on the other end with tables and benches, which is the perfect spot for a snack. Always check trail conditions before heading out on any hike.
Stop 3: Pho Bay II
Where: Shopping Center, 270 Summit Pl, Silverthorne, CO 80498
The final stop: Food. So this place is actually in Silverthorne, which is on the way back from Frisco if you live in the Denver metro area. There are a bunch of restaurants to dine at in Frisco, but I would recommend traveling 10 minutes down the road to Pho Bay II. I’ve been here twice after each of my Frisco day trips and each time the service has been very fast and excellent quality. It tastes even better in the winter, since a hot bowl of soup warms you up in seconds and is actually quite filling. Both times I’ve ordered a small bowl with meatballs with a side order of crab rangoon wontons and it’s seriously so good.
