Crater Lake Trail
3.5 mi
Distance
774 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 33m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Crater Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Juan County, Colorado. It is 3.5 miles long and gains 774 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Silverton, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,384 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 3,562 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 3,545 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- San Juan County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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