Random Mountain Town of the Week

June 18, 2025

Welcome back to Random Mountain Towns!

This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Silverton, Colorado!

Fast Facts about Silverton:

  • Population: 713 (2023)

  • Nickname: Silverton is nicknamed "America's Railroad" due to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

  • Elevation: 9,302 feet

  • Year Founded: 1874

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: Durango is just a 1 hour drive and Montrose is a 1 hour 30 minute drive.

Homes for Sale in Silverton:

Zillow: According to Zillow, the average home value in Silverton, Colorado, is $534,946 as of data through April 30, 2025. This represents a 4.4% decrease over the past year.

Click on each to see the full listing!

820 County Road 9, Silverton, CO 81433 | MLS #825033 | Zillow

This 300 square feet Single Family home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 820 County Road 9, Silverton, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/820-County-Road-9-Silverton-CO-81433/2097906901_zpid

3300 County Road 33A, Silverton, CO 81433 | MLS #825243 | Zillow

This 1949 square feet Single Family home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 3300 County Road 33A, Silverton, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/3300-County-Road-33-A-Silverton-CO-81433/453093287_zpid/?

1572 Greene Street, Silverton, CO 81433 | MLS #825239 | Zillow

This 808 square feet Single Family home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It is located at 1572 Greene Street, Silverton, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/1572-Greene-St-Silverton-CO-81433/194383287_zpid

Closest Ski Resort:

Purgatory Ski Resort is only a 30 minute drive from Silverton.

-1,635 acres of skiable terrain

-11 lifts

-107 trails

Events in Silverton:

Silverton Summer Sounds:

  • An annual concert series typically held every second Friday from June through September at Memorial Park, featuring live music.

Silverton Skijoring:

  • Skijoring is a sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse. It is an exciting winter event in Silverton.

Where to Stay in Silverton:

Here’s a historic 1883 Victorian home on the main street of downtown Silverton!

Home in Silverton · ★4.97 · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 baths

The Russian Princess Historic Home

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Hiking Near Silverton:

  • Highland Mary Lakes: This moderate-strenuous trail ascends to a collection of gorgeous lakes set amid expansive alpine meadows, offering terrific views and opportunities for wildflower photography.

Here are some other popular trails in the Silverton area:

  • Columbine Lake and Pass: A strenuous, albeit lesser-known, hike that climbs steeply through forest and beautiful alpine meadows to a stunning glacial lake set against a backdrop of rugged 13,000-foot peaks. Panoramic views from Columbine Pass are a major highlight.

  • Bear Creek National Recreation Trail: A dramatic, moderate-strenuous trail carved into a steep cliff face high above Bear Creek, leading to scenic mine sites and offering a unique blend of natural beauty and historical interest.

  • Engineer Mountain Trail: A strenuous scenic hike through high meadows offering fantastic views of Engineer Mountain, Twin Sisters, and other surrounding peaks, with a challenging climb to the summit.

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