Idaho · Hiking

Lake Estelle

3.5 mi
round trip
613 ft
climb
5,766 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Lake Estelle open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Lake Estelle is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.5 miles in the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 5,156 feet to about 5,766 feet, with a total elevation gain of 613 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Blacktail Lake lies just 0.2 miles away, and Moose Mountain and Moose Lake are each within a mile. Lunch Peak Lookout, a campground, is about 3 miles off.