Colorado · Hiking

Silver Lake

1.0 mi
round trip
379 ft
climb
11,972 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago

Is Silver Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Silver Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Carlos Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Silver Lake is a short, easy hike in the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about a mile long, with a one-way climb of 379 feet from a low point of 11,548 feet to a high point of 11,972 feet. It is an out-and-back route, and the trail surface is natural, so it works well for a quick outing on foot or on a bike. The hike is open year-round, and the trail is rated easy. Bikes are allowed, so it makes a good option for riders as well as hikers. Several other destinations sit within a few miles. North Brush Spur is about 2 miles away, and Black Canyon and the Peerless Trail are both within 4 miles. For an overnight stay, Lake Creek Campground is about 5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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