Hum Lake
- 21.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,894 ft
- climb
- 8,063 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Hum Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.
Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-638 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Brundage Mountain Resort Snowcat Route Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-637 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Lost Valley Log Hauling
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · USFS · Payette National Forest
Granite Mountain Over Snow Vehicle Closure
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-635 · USFS · Payette National Forest
Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions
Agency alert covering Payette National Forest · Order 0412-543 · USFS · Payette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Payette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Hum Lake is a hard out-and-back hike in Idaho's Payette National Forest, within the McCall Ranger District. It rises from a low point of about 4,550 feet to a high of 8,063 feet, a climb of about 2,900 feet over a route of about 21.6 miles. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route has a natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The trailhead parking area is named Duck/Hum Lake. Loon Creek, a hike about 2.6 miles away, is the closest nearby route. Pearl Lake Trail and North Lake lie within about 5 miles. For camping, Secesh Horse Camp is about 6.5 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Black Bear RV Park17 mi away
- Arrowhead RV Park41 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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