Ptarmigan Trail

Silverthorne, CO

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Ptarmigan Trail

Here is an excellent lollipop loop in the hills above Silverthorne in a small triangle of the Williams Fork Mountains and Arapaho National Forest. The route is a mellow stroll on a gentle grade and soft tread through aspen and pine forest, with great views of the Gore Range, Dillon Reservoir, and the high mountains far to the south.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CitySilverthorne
Length7 mi
Elevation Gain2,605 ft
Skill LevelEasy to Moderate to moderate
Duration5 hours
SeasonJune through October
Trailhead Elevation9,095 ft
Top Elevation11,483 ft
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