Youth Adventures - Kayaking - Silver Lake Flats, American Fork Cyn 6/13/24

Beautiful alpine reservoir perfect for early season kayaking.

Sample Itinerary:

9 am - Meet at Tibble Fk (east bathrooms for carpooling - high clearance vehicles needed - no trailers)

9-930 am - drive up to Silver Lake Flats

930-1130 am - kayak

1130 am - drive down to Tibble Fk

Directions: Silver Lake Flats parking area, American Fk Cyn

Activity: Kayaking Silver Lake Flats - Put in on the west rocky shore. Walk is about 100 ft from the parking area depending on water levels. No shade, trees or grass. Water is cold but clear. Views wonderful. Fishing ususally on the east side.

Tips:

• There are no trailers allowed on the dirt road from tibble fork parking lot up to silver lake flat. So kayaks will need to be transported in minivans or in pickups.

• Earlier the better for smoother water

• Later in the summer this reservoir may get drained so early summer is best to visit

Bathrooms - yes on the north side of the reservoir

Cell Reception - no

Dogs - yes

Gear: sit on top kayaks (best for youth or those new to kayaking), paddles, life jackets, dry bag (optional), 1 L water, snacks, water shoes, shorts/T-shirt, swimming suit, towel, long sleeve, rain jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, backpack, cooler