Silver Lake
- 10.9 mi
- round trip
- 212 ft
- climb
- 10,382 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Silver Lake open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Silver Lake is a 10.9-mile out-and-back hike in the Bridger Wilderness, part of the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The trail runs from a low point of 9,837 feet to a high of 10,382 feet, with an elevation gain of 212 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It is open from May 1 through October 31. The Crossover Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and Sylvan Lake and Rainbow Lake are both within about 2.5 miles. Climbers can head to Ambush Peak, roughly 2.9 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Yellowstone Trail RV Park25 mi away
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