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Hiking · Silverton, CO

Kendall Mountain Recreation Area

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

80°

Thunderstorms

Feels like 80°

Storm chance

17% tonight

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

9,300ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Kendall Mountain Recreation Area provides a moderate hiking experience located just across the Animas River from Silverton, Colorado. The site offers parking and is pet-friendly. Trails vary in terrain and difficulty, with typical hikes lasting about 2 hours. Access is available year-round from January to December. The area serves as a starting point for routes to Kendall Mountain, which can be reached via a Class 1 hike from the Kendall Gulch trailhead or by driving up a moderate 4WD road. The location is situated in the San Juan Mountains and is part of the Silverton area trail network.

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Steepest

High point

9,300 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

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