About Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead
The Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead is located south of Georgetown and provides access to the Silver Dollar Lake Trail (#79). View a COTREX map here.
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Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead
Silver Plume, Colorado · Clear Creek County · Facility
The Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead is located south of Georgetown and provides access to the Silver Dollar Lake Trail (#79). View a COTREX map here.
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39.60657, -105.72800
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There is a small parking area just south of Guanella Pass Campground and north of Guanella Pass. Visitors may park here or travel another .25 miles up a 4-wheel drive road to another parking area where the trail begins.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead
Heading to Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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