Hiking · Silverton, CO
Silverton Powdercats
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 15 miStorms build later today. Plan an early finish.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 46°
Trailhead temp
41° est. at 10,609 ft
Storm chance
58% tonight
Wind
5 mph E
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
10,609ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Silverton Powdercats is a moderate hiking destination located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The site sits approximately seven miles above the town near Molas Pass in the San Juan Mountains, at an elevation of 10,609 feet. The area offers about two hours of hiking time across varied terrain that includes steep inclines, uneven ground, chutes, and open bowls reaching up to 12,500 feet. The trail is accessible year-round from January through December. Parking is available on site, and the route permits pets. Visitors should prepare for winter snow and ice as well as summer wildflowers. The location provides high-altitude conditions typical of the San Juans, with Silverton itself situated at 9,318 feet.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
10,609 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
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Nearby spots
Ice Pirate Backcountry Adventures
Molas Trail
