3.3 mi from the trailheadJack Bay Cabin
Campground · AK
2.8 mi one way · 1,447 ft climb · 1,568 ft high point · Very hard
AK · U.S. Forest Service
Silver Lake Trail is a very difficult 2.8-mile route gaining 1,447 feet to the lake. Waterfalls lie nearby on the route.
1,447 ft of gain and 403 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The route at the trailhead. 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. Download the trail and feature data.
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