Ascending Hikes – Mt Silverheels

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Ascending Hikes – Mt Silverheels

Date change to July due to snow conditions at top in June. You must be flexible for this trip. The plan is to ascend 2,200 to 2,500 ft. partway up the slope to an elevation of between 12,200 -12,700 depending on how the group is doing. Minimum climb will be to 12,200 with an ascent of 2,200 ft and 7.5 round trip mileage. If the group is doing well we may ascend higher. We are ascending from the Gold Dust Trail and Trout Creek Trail near Como, Colorado.

  • Moderate to Difficult
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,200 ft
  • Pace: 1.7 -2.0 ascending

Meet at 6:45 A.M. in the dirt parking area of the  Morrison Park N Ride at C470 and the Morrison exit.  We plan a prompt departure at 6:50 a.m.

Please Google Morrison Park N Ride for directions.

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