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Hiking · Silverton, CO

Canby Mountain Trail

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 13 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

65°

Smoky

Feels like 65°

Trailhead temp

56° est. at 11,384 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

6.77mi round trip

Elevation gain

1,505ft

High point

11,384ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Canby Mountain Trail is a 6.77-mile difficult hike located near Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The trail reaches an elevation of 11,384 feet and typically takes about five hours to complete. Hikers face a strenuous climb with approximately 4,020 feet of elevation gain. Access begins in Silverton by driving east past the courthouse onto County Road 2, which transitions to a dirt road. The route continues through Howardsville and up Stony Pass, where parking is available at the trailhead. Restrooms are also provided at this starting point. The trail connects Cunningham Gulch and Maggie's Gulch, offering views of the Grenadier Range. It is accessible year-round, though winter conditions require additional gear. The Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail traverse the mountain's slopes.

Trail profile

Gain

1,505 ft

Avg grade

4%

Steepest

13%

High point

11,384 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Waypoints

1Trailhead11,381 ft
2Trail Marker9,879 ft
3Trail Marker10,610 ft
4Viewpoint10,187 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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