Top 12 Lakes around Kirkwood

Silver Lake is a stunning alpine lake on Carson Pass Highway (SR 88). Situated along one of the historic immigrant trails to California across the Sierra Nevada used by many settlers and gold miners since the 1840s, soon residents of the central valley flocked to the mild climates of the mountains in the summer, often setting up tent camps that stood for months. Many of the lodges and camps at Silver Lake were established in the 1920s, while Plasse's dates back to 1853. Several of the old resorts still operate today, offering modernized accommodations and countless amenities. Anglers, hikers, photographers, artists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers enjoy exploring the lake and its surrounding countryside. A modern launch ramp makes boating easy. carsonpass.com/places/silver_lake.html

From the outflow of the creek that heads from Silver Lake to Caples creek a trail begins on the other side of the State Highway 88. The trailhead parking is stretches south along the road

A short spur trail will get you to the shore of Frog Lake to take a scenic break or to get some water.

Very scenic trail along the contours of the upper Woods Creek drainage, gently climbing from Carson Pass. Beautiful views to Capels Lake and the surrounding peaks. At this elevation snow can linger into early in the season.

The PCT here passes the tiny Frog Lake, that can still be under snow early in the season.

Silver Lake is a stunning alpine lake on Carson Pass Highway (SR 88). Situated along one of the historic immigrant trails to California across the Sierra Nevada used by many settlers and gold miners since the 1840s, soon residents of the central valley flocked to the mild climates of the mountains in the summer, often setting up tent camps that stood for months. Many of the lodges and camps at Silver Lake were established in the 1920s, while Plasse's dates back to 1853. Several of the old resorts still operate today, offering modernized accommodations and countless amenities. Anglers, hikers, photographers, artists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers enjoy exploring the lake and its surrounding countryside. A modern launch ramp makes boating easy. http://www.carsonpass.com/places/silver_lake.html For a loop around the whole lake, more highlights and annotated photos check out https://www.komoot.de/tour/10217886

Plasse's Resort, situated on Silver Lake along the famous Kit Carson Immigrant Trail. The resort was founded in 1853 by a spirited young French immigrant, Ramón Pierre Plasse, and soon became home to his wife Louise. 163 years later, Plasse's Resort is recognized as one of the oldest campgrounds in the United States by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. http://www.plassesresort.com - Tent & RV Sites - water hookups, tables and fire rings - Plasse's Thunder Mountain Restaurant - dining room, spacious deck, rustic bar - General Store - Dumping Station - Propane Station - Laundry Facilities - coin-operated - coin-operated shower facilities, horseshoe pits, volleyball & basketball areas, children's playground, video arcade, firewood, canoe & kayak rentals For a loop around the whole lake, more highlights and annotated photos check out https://www.komoot.de/tour/10217886

Inter-denominational chapel, built 1973 Between Pioneer and Markleeville in Alpine County, the only church is the Silver Lake Chapel which offers both Protestant (rotating from various churches in Amador and San Joaquin counties, including Methodist, Baptist, Calvary, and Lutheran) at 10am and Catholic services (12 noon) during the summer. http://www.carsonpass.com/events/churches.html#two https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19980711&id=Sto0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=LSEGAAAAIBAJ&pg=3860,1191572