Colorado Trail System (High Country)
Rico-Silverton Trail
The route ascends two high mountain passes, thus affording wide views and good opportunities for photography.
Grizzly Peak, Rolling Mountain, and Graysill Mountain are all accessible from the Rico-Silverton Trail, providing mountain-climbing possibilities for those interested.
- Length
- 2.4 Miles
- Climb
- 1828 Feet
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- From Durango
- 57 Miles
Getting there
Rico-Silverton Trailhead. Begin at Main Avenue and 9th Street, then go west on 9th Street, toward Camino Del Rio (Highway 550). Turn right (north) onto Highway 550 and go on for 47.5 miles over Molas and Coalbank Passes towards Silverton, Colorado. Upon arriving in Silverton, turn left at the intersection before town to stay on Highway 550 north. In 2 miles turn left onto CR 7/FS Road 585 near Mineral Creek and go on for 7 miles to the trailhead and parking spot.