Fish Lake

Idaho

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6.4 mi

Distance

2,552 ft

Gain

3h

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 10 h ago · oldest 10 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in North Fork Ranger District; most severe: NFSR 247 Amended Closure

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 10 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 65°F / low 38°F, 100% precip — 66/100 for hike

    OpenWeather10 h ago

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Fish Lake

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,552 ft
Elevation loss
2,552 ft
Highest point
6,002 ft
Lowest point
4,552 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Fish Lake is a 12.72-mile out-and-back trail in Idaho with 2,552 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,002 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
4,552 ft
High point
6,002 ft
Total climbing
2,552 ft
Total descent
2,552 ft
Steepest stretch
17% grade around mile 4.1 on the way out
Length (round trip)
13 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for North Fork Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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