Idaho · Hiking

Blue Lake

1.6 mi
round trip
342 ft
climb
7,688 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Blue Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Blue Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Blue Lake is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.6 miles in Idaho's Boise National Forest, within the Cascade Ranger District. The trail rises from a low point of 7,321 feet to a high of 7,688 feet, a climb of about 340 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The Blue Lake Trailhead parking area is the starting point, and the route works year-round. For more time on foot, Joes Creek Trail lies about 2.9 miles away, and Antelope and Willow Creek are each about 3.4 miles off. Sagehen Creek campground, roughly 6 miles away, offers a place to stay.

Local outfitters

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