Spanish Lake via Silvernails Road

This trail doesn't offer many lookout points but leads to a charming little lake at the end. It begins as a two-vehicle-wide trail, smooth and well-maintained, but quickly narrows to accommodate only one vehicle as it progresses. While the trail is in excellent condition at the outset, it deteriorates closer to the lake. Much of the drive winds through forested areas, occasionally opening into clearings. Potholes, ranging from small to medium in size, appear sporadically and sometimes cluster together. During winter, the trail isn't maintained, resulting in slippery conditions in snowy areas and rutted mud sections where snow has melted. Cell service diminishes deeper into the trail, so it's advisable to have an alternative form of communication. Spanish Lake is a small recreation site with only five camping spots.