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.
BAKER’S PARK NOW OPEN
The Baker’s Park Trail System is a landmark project bringing 30 miles of multi-use, natural surface trails to Silverton, Colorado. Nearly a decade in the making, the effort reflects a powerful collaboration between local government, nonprofits, community members, and federal partners. As the first purpose-built trail network in San Juan County, Baker’s Park is designed to provide sustainable, accessible recreation while preserving open space, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and strengthening the local economy through outdoor recreation.
Planning began in 2018, with years of consensus-building, approvals, and fundraising paving the way. The project officially broke ground in 2023, and in fall 2024 the first 7-mile intermediate loop opened to the public. Offering sweeping views of Silverton and the surrounding San Juan Mountains, this inaugural trail has quickly become a favorite for runners, hikers, bikers, families, older adults, and visitors alike.
In summer 2025, the project focus is on planning, refining existing trail segments, and preparing for the next phase of growth. Thanks to a $750,000 Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant, construction is set to continue in 2026, bringing Baker’s Park one step closer to its vision of a community-driven trail system with something for everyone, and a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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 Silverton Singletrack Society 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.
Project background
Nestled at 9,318 feet above sea level in the heart of Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains, Silverton is a quaint and historic former mining town that is transforming into a nexus of outdoor adventure. Silverton is the only incorporated town in all of San Juan County, which has the highest mean elevation of any county in the U.S. at 11,240 feet. San Juan County encompasses 389 square miles, 89% of which is public land, and enjoys easy access to the recreational amenities of the Four Corners Region and desert Southwest.
Until the Baker’s Park project, BLM lands in San Juan County had fewer than 10 miles of trails open to mountain bikes and existing routes were primarily unmaintained mining roads and historic pack mule trails - steep, highly technical, and prone to washouts. Baker’s Park provides a well-rounded experience for users of all skill levels that minimizes resource damage, reduces user conflict, and enhances the community’s economy and quality of life.
DONATE TO BAKER’s PARK
Your donation to our GoFundMe campaign will help us take the full Baker’s Park plan from vision to reality! The funds raised through this campaign will be used to match grants, cover planning and construction costs, and fund future maintenance of the Baker’s Park Trail System. You can support this effort by donating at the link below, or if you prefer to give by check please mail your gift to Silverton Singletrack Society, PO Box 472, Silverton CO 81433 and write “Baker’s Park” in the memo. If your business would like to make a contribution to Baker’s Park, please contact us for sponsorship details. Thanks in advance for your generosity, and together let’s bring Baker’s Park to life!
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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