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Ashland Lakes / Beaver Plant Lake
(DNR Trail)

HIKING

Distance: 3 miles round trip Hiking Time: 2 hours High Point: 3000 feet

Elevation Gain: 500 feet

Maps: USGS Mallardy Ridge
Greentrails - Silverton #110

The Ashland Lakes (2 lakes) and Beaver Plant Lake are the western most lakes which lie to the north of Bald Mountain (see also Boardman Lake and Bald Mountain Trail). The lakes are easily reached in an hour with campsites at all the lakes for those wishing to spend time in the area.

Directions: From the Verlot Public Service Center, travel east on the Mountain Loop Highway for 4.5 miles. Turn right on the Schweitzer Creek Road #4020. Continue 2.3 miles to the Beaver Lake Road #4021 and follow this road for 1.5 miles to the junction with Road #4021016. Turn left and follow the Bald Mountain Trail signs 0.8 miles to the trailhead. Trail begins off on Bald Mountain Trail.