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Rock Lake Trail (from Silver Valley Trailhead)
Lakes and forest. Some burned-over areas at Rock Lake.
Start at the Silver Valley Trailhead. At .6 miles from the trailhead, take the Duck Lake Bypass Trail (20E04A) to your left (sign says to Rock Lake). Continue .7 miles to the intersecton with the the Highland Creek Trail (20E04). Turn left onto the trail and follow it 2.7 miles to Rock Lake. Total distance one-way is 4 miles. Moderate difficulty.
A side trip can be make to Duck Lake by turning right on the Highland Creek Trail and continuing 1/4 to 1/2 mile.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (Hwy 4) |
|---|---|
| Permit Info: | A wilderness permit is required for overnight visits to the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer, early fall |
| Busiest Season: | Mid-June to mid-August |
| Closest Towns: | Bear Valley to the west, Markleeville to the east. |
| Water: | Potable water available at Lake Alpine Recreation Area campgrounds in summer season |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets at Silver Valley Campground in summer season |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:Trail starts at the Silver Valley Trailhead: From Highway 4 at Lake Alpine, take the Lake Alpine East Shore road and follow it to the end, just before the Silver Valley Campground entrance. Turn around and park along the right side of the road. The turnoff from Highway 4 is 34 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California.
For a map to the trailhead, go to the Silver Valley Trailhead page.