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Idaho
4.8 mi
Distance
698 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Ardeth Lake Trail
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Ardeth Lake Trail is a scenic 4.85-mile out-and-back hike in central Idaho that rewards hikers with alpine lake views and subalpine meadows. With moderate elevation gain of 698 feet, this trail offers accessible high-country hiking through forested terrain with expanding vistas as you approach the lake. The trail is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with minimal technical difficulty but rewarding mountain scenery.

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