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Previously regarded as an unranked summit, mainly because of the saddle elevation, Lidar-based re-evaluation has determined Kendall #2 Benchmark to qualify as a ranked 13er with 348 feet of prominence. For those with a 4WD vehicle and good clearance, you can easily reach this summit by jeeping up Kendall Gulch out of Silverton, however, this road is quite a bit rougher than when we first drove it many years ago. It's not too bad up to the major switchback beyond timberline. Beyond there will be some serious four-wheeling. Those who wish to make the hike more sporting, may want to park some place below timberline and the entire road up from Silverton appears to be a popular run/hiking route. The hike itself is Class 2 and the upper Kendall Basin is rife with wildflowers during July and early August. (See photos)