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Idaho
7.7 mi
Distance
664 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Hero Lake
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Hero Lake is a scenic 7.66-mile round-trip hike featuring moderate elevation gain through Idaho backcountry. This trail offers a rewarding alpine lake destination with views typical of the region's high-elevation terrain. The steady climb and accessible distance make it a popular choice for hikers seeking mountain lake scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
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Mud Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 0.3-mile walk to Mud Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Beaver Peak
~14 min drive
Accessible 5.5-mile peak hike with moderate views and gentle elevation gain.
Martin Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 6.43-mile creek-side hike with 1,562 ft elevation gain.
Skyland Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 0.44-mile walk to scenic Skyland Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Steamboat Lake
~16 min drive
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Heart Lake
~4 min drive
Easy short walk to a scenic alpine lake in central Idaho.
Waterfall
~9 min drive
Easy waterfall hike with scenic cascade views near Waterfall, Idaho.
Monumental Butte
~19 min drive
Short, scenic butte hike with modest elevation gain in central Idaho.
Horseshoe Loop
~4 min drive
11-mile moderate loop with 588 ft elevation gain and scenic Idaho backcountry views.
