Silver Lakes

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Difficulty Distance Elevation Gain USFS
Trail #
Green Trails
Map
 Moderate 2.5 Miles One-way 2,300 842

Destination

Silver Lakes

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.

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An Essential

Food and Water

Don’t forget to pack some energizing snacks and plenty of water. If you need to treat water, water treatment pills can help, but only boiling water can kill the parasite Giardia.

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