Harrison Lake
- 4.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,435 ft
- climb
- 6,194 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Harrison Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Harrison Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Emergency Road Closure Lightning Creek / Forest Road 419
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 0104-06-26-002 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Abandoned Mines Area Closure
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 1-04-00-25-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Idaho Panhandle Seasonal Food Storage Order
Agency closure covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Order 01-04-00-24-001 · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Beehive Lake Trail #279 Closure
Agency alert covering Sandpoint Ranger District · Order 01-04-06-26-007 · USFS · Sandpoint Ranger District
Heavy Truck Traffic on FS Road 209
Agency alert covering Idaho Panhandle National Forests · USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Harrison Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Idaho's Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the Sandpoint Ranger District. The trail is about 4.4 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,435 feet, taking you from a low point of about 4,762 feet to a high of about 6,194 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is named Harrison Lake Trailhead, with parking at a site labeled Harrison Lake. The trail is open from June 1 to September 30, and it is a natural-surface route. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The climb is a steady one, and the route makes a good base for exploring the surrounding area. Beehive Lakes is about 1.3 miles away, Bottleneck Lake is about 1.6 miles away, and Harrison Peak, a climbing area, is about 1.8 miles away. For an overnight stay, Fs Trail 187 (Bottleneck Lake Access) is about 1.7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Nordman Resort15 mi away
- Kootenai River Campground34 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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