Silver Lakes

Difficulty Distance Elevation Gain
 Moderate 2.5 Miles One-way 2,300

Destination

Silver Lakes

Directions

The trail is 2.5 miles in length and begins off Mt. Townsend Trail at 3.0 miles from the upper Mt. Townsend Trailhead. Grade is 20% to Silver Lakes Trail for 3 miles and 8% the last 2.5 miles

Notes

Within Buckhorn Wilderness this trail setting includes conifer forest, wildflowers, lake meadows, alpine lake, and rugged mountains. Trail is heavily wooded the first 2 miles and then it opens up with views of mountains and lakes.

The trail is 5.5 miles in length from upper Mt. Townsend Trailhead. Grade is 20% to Silver Lakes Trail for 3 miles and 8% the last 2.5 miles.

An Essential

First Aid

Don’t forget to pack a well-stocked first aid kit! Make sure to swap out any expired items and include any special medications you might need.

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