Silver Lake Trails
VT · Salisbury / Goshen
Silver Lake Rd, Salisbury, VT 05769
Silver Lake Trails begin with postcard-level beauty and then reward riders with a route network that feels more substantial the farther in you go. In Salisbury / Goshen, it feels less like checking off a trail and more like stepping into a ride with real atmosphere. What makes it memorable is the balance between beauty and utility. The arrival feels straightforward, the landscape quickly opens up, and the route delivers a satisfying sense of movement rather than a flat, one-note outing.
Riding guide
Highlights
Silver Lake feels like a rider’s Vermont postcard—water, hardwoods, elevation, and a more remote energy once you leave the lot behind.
Riding
Silver Lake rides with more range than its pretty name suggests, shifting from easy beauty to terrain that feels satisfyingly substantial. A varied trail network in the Moosalamoo area with woods roads, carriage-road feel, gravel connectors, rugged climbs, and strong links to neighboring trail systems. Depending on your route, the day can feel meditative, athletic, or a little of both. It rewards riders who enjoy moving through a landscape that changes as they go—wooded corridors, openings, elevation shifts, and those classic Vermont transitions between road, trail, and forest edge.
Trailer parking
Trailer staging is typically available from Silver Lake access points in Salisbury or Goshen, depending on the direction of travel and current local guidance.
Horse regulations
Stick to equestrian-appropriate routes and respect trail-condition guidance, especially in muddy periods. Remote horse-camp use is first-come, first-served and designed for self-sufficient riders.
Getting here
Silver Lake tends to reward riders who arrive with a trail plan already in mind, because the access points invite exploration in several different directions. Trailer staging is typically available from Silver Lake access points in Salisbury or Goshen, depending on the direction of travel and current local guidance. For riders traveling with their own horses, a little pre-trip route planning goes a long way. This is one of those Vermont destinations where arriving prepared makes the whole day feel smoother—especially if you are hauling a larger rig or visiting in shoulder-season conditions.
Planning your visit
Bring a paper map or downloaded route information. This network is more rewarding than casual, and it suits riders who are comfortable with mountain footing, longer mileage, and a little backcountry independence. Trail maps and current conditions are worth checking before you leave home. Horse camping is part of the appeal here.
Where to stay
For riders who like to linger, this area stands out because camping is part of the experience rather than an afterthought. The remote horse campsite with corrals adds real destination value for travelers building a saddle-first weekend.
Trails
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Campgrounds
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