Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Access for the Fir Trail is inside the Lincoln National Forest Silver Campground area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Hikers can park just inside the gate, then proceed down the seasonally closed road to the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
A sign marks where the trail begins, leaving the paved road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The Fir Trail is marked by blue blazes, and heads up a short climb before descending into the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The Fir Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The trail weaves and meanders through the wooded area, nestled between the highway and several campgrounds.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The trail is also popular with bicyclists, equestrians and cross country skiers during the winter months.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The trail emerges at a campground, where hikers can head uphill to a marked gate at the far end of the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Hikers can take advantage of the water and bathrooms located in the campground during the summer months.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Beyond the campground, the trail proceeds through a gate before re-entering the woods.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
A final ascent through the forest for the Fir Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The final portion of the trail follows the paved road back to the parking area.