How to drive the unpaved road to Silver Run Lake in Wyoming?

Silver Run Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.078m (10,098ft) above sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Silver Run Lake

Where is Silver Run Lake?

The lake is located in the southern part of Wyoming, within the Medicine Bow National Forest.

Is the road to Silver Run Lake unpaved?

The road to the lake is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Service Road 396. It comprises narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Silver Run Lake?

Starting from the paved WY-130, near Snowy Range Pass, the road to the summit is 6.92km (4.3 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 239m (787 ft) and the average gradient is 3.45%.

Is the road to Silver Run Lake open year-round?

Set high in the Medicine Bow Mountains, the road tops out at 3.142m (10,308ft) above sea level. It’s not plowed in winters.

 



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