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Hiking · Silverton, CO

Silverton Tour

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

Live · nearest station Telluride, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

84°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 84°

Trailhead temp

72° est. at 12,093 ft

Wind

5 mph W

UV index

5.6 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

32.8mi round trip

Elevation gain

3,510ft

High point

12,303ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Silverton Tour is a 32.8-mile loop located in Silverton, Colorado, on the Western Slope. Classified as difficult, the hike has an elevation gain of 12,093 feet and typically takes about 22 hours to complete. The route begins at Memorial Park in downtown Silverton, which offers parking and restrooms. Hikers traverse Boulder Gulch, South Fork, Minnie Gulch, and Cunningham Gulch, connecting various trails and forestry roads. The trail is accessible year-round, from January to December. Much of the route follows infrequently used trails that may be obscured by growth or downed trees, so using a GPS tracking tool is recommended. The terrain includes steep climbs, ridges, and descents above creeks. A small campground with a store is available near the Animas River road for snacks and drinks. The area features historic mining sites, wildflowers, and views of surrounding peaks.

Trail profile

Gain

3,510 ft

Avg grade

2%

Steepest

6%

High point

12,303 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Waypoints

1Trailhead12,093 ft
2Trail Marker11,243 ft
3Trail Marker12,303 ft
4Viewpoint8,793 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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