Near Silver Creek Trail
Silver Creek Trail above I70
Near Silver Creek Trail
Looking north towards the Empire exit off I-70
Near Silver Creek Trail
Solid trail looking North East but exposure is constant
Near Silver Creek Trail
Silver Creek Wagon Trail
Near Silver Creek Trail
Silver Creek Wagon Trail

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Silver Creek Trail

4.0 (14 Ratings)
A ridge/ledge hike on Saxon Mountain which you may have all to yourself.
4.5
mi
Distance
709
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.5mi
Distance
709ft
Elevation Gain
284ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
9,013ft
High Point
8,571ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To get there: Take Main to Saxon Mountain Road, and follow this to the last house and enter what appears to be a driveway. This is the start of the trailhead. The trail: This is an easy, scenic trail with constant views. The route provides a view of Alvarado Cemetery graveyard and the remains of the Silver Creek Town site. It is all singletrack and see very light use so you may have the trail all to yourself.

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Contributors
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