Kendall Mountain Recreation Area

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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.