
Whitehead Trail
1.2 mi
Distance
673 ft
Elev. Gain
44m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Whitehead Trail is a point-to-point trail in San Juan County, Colorado. It is 1.2 miles long and gains 673 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 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,328 ft |
| End | 1.2 mi | 3,533 ft |
Trail Details
- 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
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 2 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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