Silver Lake Trail #036
Silver Lake Trail is 2.3 miles and winds through stands of aspen trees. The last half of the trail becomes more open and steeper, crossing some loose rocks. Silver Lake is a beautiful mountain lake surrounded on the north and west by steep mountains. To the south there is a spectacular view of Mount Timpanogos as well as American Fork Canyon. Aspen, Douglas fir, and chokecherry are the main vegetation.
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Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
High Elevation-Alpine Environment
Trails Open To: Hike, Horse
Wilderness Considerations: As with any Wilderness trails, please be prepared for trails that have received little to no maintenance; have a map and compass and know how to use them, and have the ability to be self-sufficient as these are truly some of the remotest areas in the Wasatch Mountains.
For further information about the Lone Peak Wilderness and Leave No Trace, please go to http://www.wilderness.net/ and Search Lone Peak.
Please note that there is a year round, open fire restriction for the entire Silver Lake basin. Violators will be cited. The Lone Peak Wilderness was established by Congress in 1977 with the purpose of keeping the area in a pristine state. In order to protect the resources of this special area, some regulations have been made:
- No mechanized or motorized equipment (including mountain bikes).
- Group size limit is 15 but 8 or less is recommended. No shortcutting trail switchbacks.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Silver Lake Trailhead
Directions
From I-15, take Alpine Exit 284. you will be traveling east on Highway 92 for approximately 7 miles to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. This is a Recreation Fee Area and you will pay your fee at the booth. Continue driving on the Alpine Loop to the North Fork of American Fork Canyon. Turn left onto North Fork (Highway 144) which will lead you to Tibble Fork Reservoir and Granite Flat Campground. Before reaching the entrance of Granite Flat Campground, take the dirt road that leads off to the right. This dirt road will take you to Silver Lake Flat Reservoir. Continue northwest past the summer home community. Silver Lake Trailhead is located on the north side of Silver Lake Flat Reservoir to the right of the restrooms. Abundant parking is available at the trailhead.
