Contact Info
Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO 81201
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO 81201
- Phone:
- 719-539-3591
Basics
- Length:
- 3.9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9700 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9700 feet to 11229 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1529 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
The trail rises through heavily forested areas to the top of the Continental Divide. The trail is very popular with mountain bikers.
The trail passes through private property at the Kismuth mine. Please stay on the trail.
Details
Length:
3.9 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2.5 - 3.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9700
Elevation Range:
9700 feet to 11229
Elevation Change:
1529
Season:
Summer to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Poncha Springs, CO travel south on Hwy 285 for approximately 4.5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 200 and travel south for 2 miles to FDR 201. Continue on FDR 201 for about 5 miles, passing through private property (Silver Creek Lakes). The road beyond the private property requires 4-wheel drive. The Silver Creek Trail adjoins the road at the intersection of FDR 201 and FDR 869.2 and continues west.
