Mt. Silverthorne (aka Willow Benchmark)

13,357 feet Mount Silverthorne, or Willow Benchmark, is the third highest summit in Colorado's Gore Range

Initially follow the Gore Creek trail for approximately 4 1/2 miles, at approximately 10,200ft turn north and follow the Gore Lake Trail for about 1 mile at which point you leave the trail and head north-northeast to tree line and eventually the south ridge. Some scrambling is involved between the false summit and true summit, but can be kept to class 3. 

  • Difficulty: Difficult D
  • Length: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
  • 13,357 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, Eagle Ranger District (WRNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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