Idaho · Hiking

Blacktail Lake

5.2 mi
round trip
670 ft
climb
5,774 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Blacktail Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Blacktail Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blacktail Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Idaho's Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the Sandpoint Ranger District. The trail is about 5 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 670 feet, taking you from a low point of about 5,060 feet to a high of about 5,774 feet. The route is natural-surface and open to both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, according to the Forest Service's accessibility status. The trailhead parking is at Moose Lake, and the trail is open from July 1 through November 15. Lake Estelle lies just 0.2 miles away, and Moose Lake and Moose Mountain are within a mile. Gem Lake is about 2 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.