Poison Lake Trail

The Poison Lake trail is 3.5 miles long and accessed off the Silver King Trail (21017) within the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness near Coleville, California. This low use out and back trail leads to Poison Lake and is open to hikers and equestrian users.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

21022

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Elevation gain is approx. 500 feet.
Difficulty is moderate.

A self-issue wilderness permit is required for all overnight use in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.

Wilderness restrictions apply within the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, including motorized vehicles and equipment, bicycles/mountain bikes, and other wheeled/mechanized transport which are prohibited in Wilderness.

Address: 1536 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89801
Phone: 775-882-2766
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Access is from the Snodgrass Trailhead via multiple trail options including Corral Valley (21020), Snodgrass (21013), Silver King (21017), and Driveway (21019).