Naylor, Silver Dollar, and Murray Lake (12,200′)
The trail features three lakes: Naylor Lake (11,378′), Silver Dollar Lake (11,972′), and Murray Lake (12,178′). The trail climbs a bit over 1,000 ft in elevation over the course of 4.1 miles.
The trail is a well maintained out and back leaving little room to get lost unless it is snow covered. You climb through the forest, eventually breaking treeline once past the first lake (Naylor Lake). This lake is private, with no access, but provides a nice view from the trail. The trail then runs right along the shore of Silver Dollar Lake, before climbing steeply to Murray Lake.
Trail Stats
- Trailhead: Silver Dollar Lake Trail
- Round trip: 4.2 miles (6.7 km)
- Elevation: 11,200′- 12,200′ (3,414 m – 3,719 m)
- County: Clear Creek
- National Forest: Arapahoe & Roosevelt
Trail Pictures
Trail winds through dense willows
Trail winds through dense willows
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Naylor Lake
Naylor Lake
Pika!
Pika!
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Murray Lake
Murray Lake
Murray Lake outlet flowing into Silver Dollar Lake
Murray Lake outlet flowing into Silver Dollar Lake
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GPX with Elevation
Video Tour
Trail Directions
Silver Dollar Lake trail is located off Naylor Lake Rd, which is right off Guanella Pass. Guanella Pass is a high elevation mountain pass that connects the towns of Georgetown and Grant. You’ll drive up 0.7 miles on Naylor Lake Rd until you come across a small dirt parking lot (and the trailhead is right at this lot.
The trail is a well maintained out and back leaving little room to get lost unless it is snow covered. You climb through the forest, eventually breaking treeline once past the first lake (Naylor Lake). This lake is private, with no access, but provides a nice view from the trail. The trail then runs right along the shore of Silver Dollar Lake, before climbing steeply to Murray Lake.
Trailhead Directions