Near Silver Lake
Silver lake Trail
Near Silver Lake
Silver Lake Trail
Near Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Near Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Near Silver Lake
Silver Lake

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Silver Lake

3.8 (4 Ratings)
Ringed by 10,000' and 11,000' peaks on all sides, this route is spectacular.
1.6
mi
Distance
1,397
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.58mi
Distance
1,397ft
Elevation Gain
62ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,694ft
High Point
8,331ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a really beautiful trail that starts on a steep slope up Silver Canyon. It transitions from singletrack set within a grove of a huge aspen to a shale slope alongside Silver Creek. Take some time to observe the complex geologic scenery that surrounds you. This dramatic trail passes beneath colorful cliffs on both sides of the canyon. In July, the wildflower meadow at the entrance to the canyon is full of Lupine.

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Contributors
Josh Kleinman