Navajo Lake Trail

Located within the Lizard Head Wilderness, Navajo Lake trail (635) crosses open meadows, spruce-fir forests, and a series of very steep switchbacks before reaching Navajo Lake. Navajo Lake is small high elevation lake sitting at 11,154 ft. The trail continues past the lake and climbs in elevation until it reaches timberline and the Silver Peak/Navajo Basin Crest.

This trail is a popular destination for those wishing to climb the three 14ers in the area: El Diente Peak, Mt. Wilson and Wilson Peak. This trailhead offers access to Groundhog Stock Trail (634), Kilpacker Trail (203), Woods Lake Trail (406), and Kilpacker Basin Trail (157) providing access to other portions of the Lizard Head Wilderness as well as opportunities for loop hikes.

Please keep in mind that there is no winter maintenance on roads or trails. Check out the Kilpacker & Navajo map for more details.

• Distance (one-way): 7.3 mi (4.5 mi to lake) 
  Beginning Elevation: 9,342 ft
  Ending Elevation: 12,994 ft (11,154 ft at lake)

Please note: If you travel into Navajo Basin, there are special regulations. See the RESTRICTIONS section below.

• Camping is limited in Navajo Basin to designated sites (see map) (see Forest Order). 
• Campfires are prohibited in Navajo Basin (see Forest Order).
• If you choose to camp outside Navajo Basin, camping must be at least 100ft from water (~50 adult steps).
• If you choose to make a fire outside of the Navajo Basin, please use existing fire rings or preferably use a camp stove instead.
• Remember to pack out all your trash, including food scraps such as orange peels and apple cores.
• It is recommended that you boil drinking water or use purification filters. Water that appears to be crystal clear and clean can be infected with harmful bacteria.
• To help keep water pure, conduct all activities, including washing yourself and dishes, at least 100 feet from water sources.