Much of the area is above timberline. The area is punctuated by clear mountain lakes, swift cold streams, alpine meadows, high stands of spruce, and large areas of bare rock and rock slides. Frost can occur at any time. The hiking season in the high country begins around July 1. The Weminuche is rich with abundant wildlife and good trout fishing.
Access is only on foot or on horseback.
What you are left with is an experience that you will not forget. Please leave only footsteps in your path and practice low impact camping. T here are over 240 miles of trails in the Weminuche. Several of these trails are near Silverton and will provide you with access to this nature's wonderland. Highland Mary Trail and Cunningham Gulch Trail are both accessible at the end of Cunningham Gulch Road.