Crater Lake Trail
5.4 mi
Distance
476 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 3m
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 5.4 miles long and gains 476 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Silverton, Colorado, about 9 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 | 3,544 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 3,561 ft |
| End | 5.4 mi | 3,279 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 9 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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