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.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking, Scrambling
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- 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
This is a list of titles that represent the variations of trips you can take at this route/place. This includes side trips, extensions and peak combinations. Not seeing a title that fits your trip? Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.
- Willow Benchmark
There are no resources for this route/place. Log in and send us updates, images, or resources.