Silver Lake Recreation Complex Trailhead
USGS Quad - Brighton. Elevation gain is 30 feet. The Silver Lake Loop Trail follows a boardwalk around Silver Lake. The boardwalk is provided to protect the wetland environment. Please stay on the boardwalk at all times. The trail provides access for fishing piers. The Silver Lake Boardwalk accesses the Brighton Lakes Trail. The visitor's center has restrooms and a drinking fountain.
Please be wildlife aware.
- Wildlife frequents the area. Do not approach any moose you may encounter on or near trails.
Moose are wild and unpredictable. For your own safety, please avoid these animals. >>Learn more.
Please do not pick any wildflowers. Please leave them so that others may enjoy them!
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General Information
Summer months: This area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service, recreation fees apply. >>Learn more about passes.
Winter months: This area is managed by Solitude Nordic Center. >>Learn more about rates and rentals
Watershed: Salt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water (lakes, streams, etc). Pets are not allowed at all (not even in your car!). Swimming is not allowed in lakes or streams. Visitors must carry out everything they bring in, including food scraps and fruit peels. Follow general ""Leave No Trace"" guidelines for disposal of human waste. Pollution of any kind will not be accepted. Watershed regulations are enforced by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Salt Lake City Water Department, the Salt Lake City - County Health Department, the US Forest Service, and the Alta Marshal's Office. Violations constitute a Class ""B"" misdemeanor and in most cases a citation is issued to violators.
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per three day
$20 per vehicle per seven day
$60 per vehicle per season
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.603186
Longitude: -111.584206
Elevation
8760 ft
Directions
Access #1: Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 14.2 miles up the canyon to the Silver Lake Visitor's Center parking area across from the Brighton Store on the west side of the road. Trail begins behind the Visitor's Center (boarded walkway). Access #2: Same as above but follow the road around the circle to Majestic Lodge. Trailhead begins behind the lodge. Follow directions to Twin Lakes Reservoir and Silver Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
