Silverton – Eureka loop from Silverton

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Bike touring routes & trails

Silverton – Eureka loop from Silverton

Moderate

3.5

(21)

riders

Silverton – Eureka loop from Silverton

02:12

26.8km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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244 m

Silverton

Highlight • Settlement

The small town of Silverton is an easy hitch from Molas Pass/Campground if you hike the Continental Divide or Colorado Trail. There is also an alternate route that leads you …

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10.5 km

Maggie Gulch OHV Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trailhead has a parking lot and bathrooms. The trail is an OHV route but sports fantastic views of the mountains, wildflowers, and waterfalls. It is popular with both hikers and off-roaders.

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13.3 km

Eureka

Highlight • Settlement

Eureka is a former mining settlement nestled in the San Juan Mountains. Up until 1939 the miners were working in the nearby Sunnyside Mill which is still visible today. The …

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22.4 km

Arrastra Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The trail follows Arrastra Creek up into the mountains from the Animas River. If you bear left on CR 52 you will ascend the gulch to the lakeside ruins of …

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26.2 km

Kendall Peak Road

Highlight • Trail

The road up Kendall Peak is a rough PHV track. This is a great spot to run and hike, as the grade is not too steep nor the trail too technical and it leads straight into the mountains from town.

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

1.77 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km