Near Silver Trail
Trail Intersection #16 is bolstered by an informative kiosk, plenty of shade, and a picnic area.
Near Silver Trail
This bird blind overlooks a vernal wetland.
Near Silver Trail
A butterfly searches for nectar in a purple coneflower.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Silver Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Traverse ridge tops on this wooded trail.
1.7
mi
Distance
225
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.71mi
Distance
225ft
Elevation Gain
227ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
893ft
High Point
748ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the parking lot off of 7501 Conservancy Rd., access the Silver Trailhead to begin this hike. Follow along this trail for some beautiful woodland scenery. Keep your eyes at the ready for many different species of birds and wildflowers in the spring!

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Twin Valley Trail: Backpacking Route

Hike Route

Twin Valley Trail: Backpacking Route

Birding
moderate
26 mi
+2,241 ft
Germantown Metropark

Hike Route

Germantown Metropark

Birding
moderate
13.67 mi
+1,412 ft
Patton Loop Germantown

Hike Route

Patton Loop Germantown

Fall Colors
moderate
6.93 mi
+710 ft
Orange Trail

Hike Route

Orange Trail

Birding
moderate
5.98 mi
+660 ft
Orange Trail

Hike Route

Orange Trail

Birding
easy
4.11 mi
+145 ft
Miller Ecological Park Loops

Hike Route

Miller Ecological Park Loops

Birding
easy
2.62 mi
+56 ft
Contributors
Five Rivers MetroParks