The Best Skiing in Silverton
Looking for the best skiing in Silverton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Silverton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top skiing spots in and near Silverton
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Durango, Colorado
Explore Clear Lake
The road to Clear Lake offers wonderful views of the South Fork Mineral Creek, and the San Juan Mountains. Some people make the 9-mile round-trip hike with 2,600 feet of elevation gain, others drive as far as their vehicle will allow and hike from there, and some make the drive all the way up. It...Read more -
Ridgway, Colorado
Ski or Snowboard Red Mountain Pass
Red Mountain Pass is the site of an historic silver mining boom from 1882 to 1893. During that time, over 10,000 people lived at over 11,000 feet! Today, it's turned into a backcountry ski and snowboard touring destination. If you are coming from the North, you'll pass through the gorgeous box-c...Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
Swamp Canyon Trail
4.73 mi / 2028 ft gainSwamp Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ophir, Colorado.Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
Jane's Run Trail
3.47 mi / 2087 ft gainJane's Run Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Hawk, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Pass Creek and Coal Creek Loop Trail
7.5 mi / 1801 ft gainPass Creek and Coal Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Silverton, Colorado.Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
Poverty Gulch Trail to Pilot Knob
3.84 mi / 2815 ft gainPoverty Gulch Trail to Pilot Knob is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Telluride, Colorado.Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Handies Peak
5.32 mi / 2375 ft gainHandies Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverton, Colorado.Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
Palmyra Peak: Roy Boy Couloir Trail
6.21 mi / 4295 ft gainPalmyra Peak: Roy Boy Couloir Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ophir, Colorado.Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
Telluride Trail and Coonskin Mountain
5.19 mi / 2152 ft gainTelluride Trail and Coonskin Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.Read more -
Mountain Village, Colorado
See Forever Trail
5.02 mi / 1703 ft gainSee Forever Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Chicago Basin
15.44 mi / 4744 ft gainChicago Basin is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Silverton, Colorado.Read more -
Bayfield, Colorado
Cross country Ski around Vallecito Lake
Drive north from Durango on Florida Rd, following signs to Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs. Florida Road will turn into County Road 250. Follow this for 15 miles out of town until you reach County Road 501 - make a left turn here. Soon, you'll reach the dam. Turn right to begin driving around the...Read more