Lake · Buckhorn Wilderness
Silver Lake
5.6 mi round trip1,706 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Buckhorn Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.6 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,706 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation5,384 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Silver Lake is a lake reached by a 5.6-mile round trip from Parking area. The route follows Silver Lake Way Trail, then Silver Lakes Trail #842 to the shore.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Parking area. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.