3.4 mi from the trailheadOreville Campground
Campground
Hike
Sylvan Lake Trail
- Ends at Sylvan Lake
- Camp 3 mi away
1.1 mi loop · 167 ft gain · 6,207 ft high point · Easy
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About this hike
Sylvan Lake Trail loops 1.1 miles around Sylvan Lake, visiting a viewpoint destination with Flashers View nearby.
Elevation
167 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Nearby reading
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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