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Idaho
13.6 mi
Distance
2,463 ft
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Black Lake
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Black Lake Trail is a challenging alpine adventure offering 13.58 miles of scenic hiking with nearly 2,500 feet of elevation gain. This moderate-to-hard route rewards hikers with access to a pristine mountain lake nestled in Idaho's backcountry, featuring subalpine meadows and forest terrain typical of the region's high country.
Farrow Mountain
~0 min drive
Challenging 12-mile climb to Farrow Mountain with 2,465 ft elevation gain.
Salmon River
~20 min drive
Easy riverside walk along Idaho's Salmon River with minimal elevation gain.
Coyote Spring
~6 min drive
Challenging 21-mile backcountry trail with 2,040 ft elevation gain in remote Idaho.
Cramer Basin
~21 min drive
Challenging 11.46-mile alpine basin hike with 3,748 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood Creek
~7 min drive
17.72-mile creek-side trail with 879 ft gain through Idaho backcountry.
Starvation
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.14-mile foothills hike with steady elevation gain and scenic Idaho backcountry views.
Runaway Ridge
~10 min drive
Grueling 27-mile ridge traverse with 3,910 ft gain—expert backcountry challenge.
Cold Mountain
~10 min drive
Moderate 7.1-mile hike to Cold Mountain with 706 ft elevation gain.
Disappointment Creek
~11 min drive
Gentle 14.29-mile creek valley walk with minimal elevation gain.
Camel
~11 min drive
A 15.41-mile moderate trek with 2,244 ft elevation gain through Idaho backcountry.
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