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The best running trails in West Needle Wilderness Study Area
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runners
10
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Last updated: September 18, 2025
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1. Kendall Peak Road run — Silverton
15.0km
02:23
870m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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2. Twin Sisters Trail run — San Juan National Forest
10.4km
01:22
270m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Rainbow Trail run — Silverton
6.30km
00:43
140m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Little Molas Lake via Colorado Trail — San Juan County
7.65km
00:59
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Velocity Basin via Boulder Gulch Trail — San Juan County
24.2km
04:02
1,530m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Silver Lake Trail run — San Juan County
4.01km
00:40
250m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Molas Lake loop via Colorado Trail — San Juan County
2.85km
00:22
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Andrews Lake loop — San Juan County
1.62km
00:11
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Christ of the Mines Shrine loop from Silverton
46.7km
05:25
1,260m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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