Idaho · Hiking

Langer Lake

15.1 mi
round trip
1,574 ft
climb
8,685 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Langer Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Langer Lake is a hard hike of about 15 miles in the Middle Fork Ranger District of Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a one-way climb of about 1,574 feet, starting at roughly 7,086 feet and reaching about 8,685 feet at the high point. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not permitted. The Langer Lake Spur 1 trail branches off about 2 miles from the start, and Beaver Creek, a canoeing spot, is also about 2 miles away. Fall Creek and Roughneck are both within about 3 miles. Thatcher Campground, about 7 miles off, is the closest campground.

Local outfitters

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