Silverthorne, Colorado · Summit County · US Forest Service · FR 69
Ptarmigan Peak Trail is a easy hiking trail near Silverthorne in Summit County, Colorado.. The surface is ground. Managed by US Forest Service. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Ptarmigan Peak Trail is a easy hiking trail near Silverthorne in Summit County, Colorado.. The surface is ground. Managed by US Forest Service. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in Colorado change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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