Hiking the
Silver Creek Trail No. 1407:
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.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Silver Creek Trail No. 1407
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 9700 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 9700 to 11229 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead 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.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO, 81201
719-539-3591
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