Velocity Basin

4.1/5 (11 reviews)
Known more for its skiing rather than it's 4wheeling, Velocity Basin is an easy dirt road that leads you to a gorgeous glacier-fed lake at the north foot of Storm Mountain. Velocity Basin was formerly known as Colorado Basin and is located on the east-facing slope of Silverton Mountain Ski Area. Thi...Read More
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Highlights of Velocity Basin

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
11304 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
52
Nearest Town
Silverton
Nearest Services
Silverton
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Gunnison Field Office

Overview

Known more for its skiing rather than it's 4wheeling, Velocity Basin is an easy dirt road that leads you to a gorgeous glacier-fed lake at the north foot of Storm Mountain. Velocity Basin was formerly known as Colorado Basin and is located on the east-facing slope of Silverton Mountain Ski Area. This may be a short easy trail, but the views and scenery will leave you picking up your jaw from the ground. The beauty of this basin is incredible and it's hard to believe it's so close to town.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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