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Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Handies Peak

Silverton, Colorado

5.3 mi

Distance

2,612 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 59m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Handies Peak is an out-and-back trail in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It is 5.3 miles long and gains 2,612 feet. The nearest town is Silverton, Colorado, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,543 ft
Max:4,265 ft
Gain:796 ft
Loss:796 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 3,543 ft and 4,265 ft across 5.3 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.3,543 ft3,784 ft4,024 ft4,265 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.6 mi4.0 mi5.3 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi3,543 ft
High point2.6 mi4,265 ft
End5.3 mi3,543 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Silverton, CO · about 11 mi away
County:
Hinsdale County, CO

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

American BasinSloan LakeHandies Peak summit

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