Colorado · Ski touring · Near Telluride

Silver Pick Road

Silver Pick RoadPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.2 mi
distance
1,162 ft
climb
10,890 ft
high point

Is Silver Pick Road open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Silver Pick Road, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Silver Pick Road is a 2.18-mile cross-country ski route in Colorado that follows a gentle road corridor through backcountry terrain. This accessible tour suits beginners to intermediate skiers seeking a straightforward out-and-back or through-route experience. The road-based nature of the trail provides reliable travel conditions when snow coverage is adequate.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Silver Pick Camping Area

    Campground

    Campground · 0.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Tunnel

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 11 mi
  • If it rains

    Telluride Arts District

    Gallery

    In town

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  • Nearby · Rio Grande Southern · Magic Meadows Trail · Telluride Ski Area
  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Silver Pick Road

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / -6°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / -3°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 6°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 17°

      9 wet

    5. May

      58° / 25°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 31°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 38°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      72° / 37°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 30°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 20°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 7°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / -5°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 19.2 mi away at 9,285 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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