Near Silver Lake Trail
Waterfalls on Bridal Veil Trail.
Near Silver Lake Trail
Creek crossing on Bridal View Trail - start of trail.
Near Silver Lake Trail
Typical view on the way up to the lake.
Near Silver Lake Trail
Silver Lake

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Silver Lake Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A steep trail to a beautiful lake.
0.9
mi
Distance
1,275
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers

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Flatter
Steeper
0.86mi
Distance
1,275ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
11,791ft
High Point
10,512ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins at a creek crossing approximately a half mile above the power plant on the Bridal Veil Trail #636.

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