Trails & Maps
Aspen Town
Aspen Town is accessible from the Kendall Mountain Community Center (KMCC). This trail is good for all riding levels, however there are switchbacks and a creek crossing at Arrastra Gulch that is not accessible. The Aspen Town trail goes through many historic and town sites ending in Eureka, site of the Sunnyside Mill ruins.
Colorado Basin
Colorado Basin is accessible through Silverton, CO following Highway 110B. The trail is recommended for moderate riding level and above. Colorado Basin is not groomed and has an open valley for riding. You can also ride Corkscrew Trail, which is also not groomed and has a very high avalanche danger.
Eureka
Eureka trail is recommended for moderate to advanced riders, as there is very high avalanche danger. The trail is open most of the season and is groomed by the town. There are endless miles of riding on this trail, along with many historic mine sites and the ghost town of Animas Forks. Animas Forks is considered dangerous and unadvisable until very early or very late in the season, is recommended only for advanced riders, and is not groomed.
Deer Park
Deer Park is accessible from the town of Silverton, turning right at 14th street following signs to Kendall Mountain Ski Area and Community Center. The trail begins on the south side of the road and is recommended for all riding levels when it is groomed. Riders should be aware that there are places with increased avalanche danger, conditions permitting. Deer Park is a scenic trail, ending in a large open meadow, great for powder riding and families to picnic. Advanced riders will also enjoy this trail, as the Whitehead area is accessible from the meadow. Be aware that grooming is only done to Upper Deer Park.
Minnie Gulch
Minnie Gulch is accessible through Silverton, CO taking Highway 110B past Howardsville. The trail is recommended only for advanced riders, and there is avalanche danger. It features outstanding scenery and endless riding, mostly above tree line. Minnie Gulch is groomed when conditions permit, and the rest of the area is not groomed.
Molas Pass
Molas Pass is accessible from Highway 550. The trail is recommended for all ability levels with the west side ascent becoming a moderate rated ride as it climbs. There are no snowmobilers allowed in and around Andrews Lake for an area of 200 acres. The trail is not marked, though it is clear where to ride. The trails around Molas Lake are all groomed and marked with the CDOT approved highway crossing, just south of Molas Pass and is marked and groomed.
Silverton
The Silverton town trails are accessible from the Silverton Visitor’s Center parking lot, or from the Railroad Depot at the end of 10th street. Riding on Silverton streets is allowed if you have a flag, are at least 16 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, are insured, and obey the speed limits and traffic laws. You may cross Greene Street, but there is no riding along Greene Street. These trails are recommended for all ability levels, and are groomed and marked.
South Mineral
South Mineral is accessible from the town of Silverton when it is a good snow year, otherwise it is accessible north of the town on Highway 550. The trail is not groomed unless it can be groomed from the town.
Stoney Pass
Stoney Pass is accessible through the town of Silverton taking Highway 110 past Howardsville, turning right at Cunningham Gulch road. The trail is recommended only for advanced riders, and is not groomed. There is avalanche danger to be aware of.
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The map is designed to provide a general idea of the location of the trails. Please do your own research and be very alert when on the trail as there are variations in topography and elevations. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center provides information on snow conditions for our mountains. The Colorado Snowmobile Association provides trail reports.
CHECK WITH CIAC AND KNOW THE SNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Check the current conditions of each trail provided by the Colorado Snowmobile Association.