Baker’s Park
The Baker’s Park Trail System will propel Silverton forward as a world class mountain biking destination WITH nearly 30 miles of singletrack THAT OFFERs experiences for ALL SKILL LEVELS, fosters community involvement, preservEs open space, and bolsters the local economy.
ABOUT BAKER’S PARK
Dubbed Baker’s Park in a nod to Charles Baker, a prospector who discovered gold in the area in 1860, the concept plan for Baker’s Park was funded by San Juan County and developed by SSS and the International Mountain Biking Association’s Trail Solutions group in 2018-2019. The plan maps out approximately 30 miles of new shared use, bike optimized singletrack trails on BLM lands directly adjacent to Silverton. Baker’s Park will accommodate both traditional mountain bikes and class 1 ebikes, a boon for visitors struggling with the thin mountain air. The final design will include options for all users, from hikers to trail runners and beginner to advanced riders, and will incorporate stunning vistas, manageable climbs and thrilling descents.
Baker’s Park was approved by the Town of Silverton and San Juan County as part of the 2019 Silverton Area Trails Plan, and by the BLM in their 2020 Travel Management Plan. BLM clearances were received for the first 10 miles of trail in Spring 2022 and ground was officially broken in July 2023. Crews roughed-in 19,524 linear feet (3.69 miles)of trail in this first season. Trail construction resumed in July 2024 with a goal to complete a 7 mile beginner/intermediate loop by October 2024. This as-yet unnamed trail is scheduled for a soft opening on October 19, 2024.
LEARN MORE
Read the full Baker’s Park Concept Plan and Phase One Design Brief, developed by the International Mountain Biking Association’s Trail Solutions Group for Silverton Singletrack Society
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