15.2 mi
Distance
5,220 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 16m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Chicago Basin unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,509 ft |
| High point | 7.6 mi | 3,816 ft |
| End | 15.2 mi | 2,509 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 12 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Chicago Basin to Mount Eolus
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