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Whitehead Trail #674

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 5.0 (2)
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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Silverton
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“Excellent trail! Just remember that, in a heavy snow year, parts of the trail are still drifted in places well into Aug. ”

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8.7

Miles

14.0

KM

Point to Point

12,711' 3,874 m

High

11,654' 3,552 m

Low

1,943' 592 m

Up

1,030' 314 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Silverton

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#2

in Silverton

#190

in Colorado

#1,206

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Exceptional views of the remote Grenadier Range abound along the Continental Divide.
Jul 17, 2017 near Silverton, CO
The vastness of the Weminuche Wilderness is breathtaking!
Jul 17, 2017 near Silverton, CO
The Needle Mountains occupy one of Colorado's most remote corners.
May 12, 2017 near Silverton, CO
Trail heading down towards Verde Lake from CDT (Part of the Highland Mary Lakes loop), with great views of the Grenadier Range in back.
Jun 1, 2022 near Silverton, CO
Clear reflection in Lost Lake.
Jun 1, 2022 near Silverton, CO

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