Silver Moccasin Trail
4 days · 66.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Silver Moccasin Trail is known for
The Silver Moccasin Trail traverses the San Gabriel Mountains for 53 miles point-to-point between Vincent Gap and Chantry Flat, a Boy Scout classic dating to 1942 that crosses the high country near Mount Baden-Powell. Trail camps along the route are first-come; most backpackers take four to five days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,362 ft to 30,062 ft over 66.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 22.8 mi · 35%
- Downhill 41.8 mi · 64%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 2%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Silver Moccasin Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Silver Moccasin Trail scores 47/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Silver Moccasin Trail?
The Silver Moccasin Trail climbs roughly 17,365 ft total — about 263 ft per mile, topping out near 9,262 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.