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Idaho
9.9 mi
Distance
760 ft
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Why you'll love it
Blue Lake
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Blue Lake Trail is a scenic 9.95-mile round-trip hike offering moderate difficulty with 760 feet of elevation gain. This trail leads to an alpine lake nestled in Idaho's backcountry, providing hikers with rewarding views and a peaceful destination. The gradual elevation gain makes it accessible for intermediate hikers seeking a full-day adventure.
Deer Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 7-mile creek-side hike through forested Idaho canyon.
Beaver-Trail Creek
~13 min drive
Easy 1.18-mile creek-side walk through Idaho forest.
Fish Lake
~15 min drive
Scenic 4-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,242 ft elevation gain.
Beaver-Trail Creek
~7 min drive
14.7-mile moderate creek-drainage hike with 1,960 ft elevation gain.
Crimson Lake Trail
~21 min drive
Moderate 5-mile hike to alpine lake with 1,310 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Creek
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.93-mile climb through Sheep Creek drainage with 2,122 ft elevation gain.
Sheep Mtn Ridge
~9 min drive
Long alpine ridge traverse with expansive backcountry views.
Little Soldier Lookout
~22 min drive
Steep 1.87-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Pottervine
~20 min drive
Steep 3.16-mile climb with 1,691 ft gain through Idaho forest.
East Mayfield - Yankee Fork
~11 min drive
Remote 28-mile alpine traverse in Idaho's Salmon River Mountains.
