Fall is in the air! Leaves are changing to dazzling yellow, crimson red and pumpkin orange. It is one of the best times of the year for hiking. With fewer people, virtually no insects and cooler temperatures it is the time to get out and experience the great outdoors. You’ll get a new and fresh [...]
Distance: 6-8 Miles Elevation Gain: 1720′ Starting Elevation: 10,450′ Rating: Moderate Highland Mary Lakes named after Highland Mary Mine located near Silverton, Colorado is one of the 100 Classic Hikes in Colorado by the author Scott S. Warren. I was a bit confused by the discrepancies in distances and altitude between this book and Pixler’s [...]
Distance: 15 miles RT Elevation Gain: 2400′ Starting Elevation: 10,400′ Rating: Difficult Plan to spend a long day on this one. It takes a bit of time to get here but again, well worth the effort. This is one of the highest trails in Colorado and it makes you feel as if you’re on top [...]
Distance: 7 miles RT Elevation Gain: 2400′ Starting Elevation: 9,850′ Rating: Moderate You can access the Ice Lakes Trail about 2 miles from the Silverton Visitors Center off of Hwy 550 heading north. When you get to the South Mineral Campground sign, head west and drive until you arrive at the campground. The trail starts [...]