Silver Lake
Silver Lake is nestled
deep within the heart of the Sierra Nevada at the base of Carson Peak,
just below the confluence of Reversed Creek with Rush Creek. California
Route 158 traverses along the eastern shore, while a row of fine summer
homes and cabins lies across the lake to the west.
Silver Lake is also home to one
of the Sierra's oldest fishing and vacation resorts. The Silver Lake
Resort was originally known as "Carson's Camp," and has been famous for
quality mountain recreation since the 1920's.
The Rush Creek Trailhead is located
near the resort at the north end of the lake, providing trail access to
the Rush Creek Basin, The Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite National
Park. The Rush Creek Trail interconnects with the Pacific Crest Trail
system and the John Muir Trail, and the local backcountry is fabulous.
At the trailhead, the Frontier Pack Station is on hand to provide horses
and mules, with packages ranging from local day rides to extended pack
trips into the wilderness.
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