Island Lake Via Ice Lake Basin

Silverton
Drivetime
6 Hrs
FROM DENVER
DIFFICULTY
Challenging
2800 ft gain
LENGTH
8 Mi
Out & Back
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WHAT YOU'LL SEE
Forests
Forests
Lakes
Lakes
Peaks
Peaks
Rapids/Creeks
Rapids/Creeks
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Wildflowers
Wildflowers
Wildlife
Wildlife
THINGS TO DO

Experience the Glory of Island Lake!

THINGS TO DO
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GETTING THERE

Island Lake is accessible via Ice Lake Trail, which starts at South Mineral Campground off of 585 just north of Silverton on the Million Dollar Highway. The parking lot for the trail is relatively small, so arrive early!

Mountain landscape

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