Molas Lake and Silverton provide excellent hiking and biking trail options to explore the dramatic scenery, history, and wildlife. Weather changes rapidly in the San Juan Mountains. Warm sunny temperatures can drop more than a dozen degrees in a few minutes. Precipitation can fall as hail, sleet, or snow at any time, even in summer months. Molas Lake Park and Campground and the Town of Silverton assume no liability by providing the helpful links below. Always hike and bike responsibly at your own risk and within your capability.
It is important to be prepared with gear essentials, including warm layers, hat, gloves, rain gear, navigation aids, water, human and pet waste supplies, and more at all times.
