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Hiking · Silverton, CO

Silverton Mountain Trail Marathon

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 16 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 12,096 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5.3 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:10 pm

Distance

26.6mi round trip

Elevation gain

875ft

High point

12,971ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Silverton Mountain Trail Marathon is a 26.6-mile loop hike located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The route circumnavigates the Kendall Mountain and Peak area, incorporating sections of the Hardrock 100 course. The trail reaches a high point of approximately 12,971 feet and is classified as difficult due to its length and elevation gain. The typical completion time is about 18 hours, though some sources estimate 17 hours and 44 minutes. The trail is accessible year-round, with conditions varying by season. Parking is available at the start, often near downtown Silverton or the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. A pit toilet is located in Cunningham Gulch. Hikers may encounter moose along the Hardrock 100 Silverton Route section.

Trail profile

Gain

875 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

2%

High point

12,971 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead12,096 ft
2Trail Marker12,139 ft
3Trail Marker12,971 ft
4Viewpoint12,513 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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