Idaho · Hiking

Bottleneck Lake

3.5 mi
round trip
847 ft
climb
5,639 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bottleneck Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Bottleneck 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.

Bottleneck Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.5 miles in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 4,779 feet to about 5,639 feet, with a total elevation gain of 847 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The Bottleneck Lake Access campground sits just 0.2 miles away. Snow Lake and Harrison Lake are both within about 1.6 miles, and Beehive Lakes is about 2.1 miles off.

Local outfitters

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