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Campground
Campground · 7.1 mi from the trail
Idaho · Hiking · Near Ketchum
North Fork Lake
- 4.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,055 ft
- climb
- 9,393 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is North Fork Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Salmon-Challis National Forest · Order 0413-07-17 · USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
North Fork Lake is a hard hike of about 4.3 miles in the Lost River Ranger District of Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back that gains about 1,055 feet, starting at roughly 8,317 feet and reaching about 9,393 feet at the high point. The route is on natural surface, and bikes are allowed. That makes it a viable option for riders as well as hikers. For more time on foot, Hunter Creek lies about a mile away and Squib Canyon about 3 miles off. Paddlers can head to the North Fork Big Lost River, about 6.8 miles away, and Park Creek Campground offers a place to stay about 7.7 miles from the trail.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after The Sun Valley Club
Restaurant
On your way back · 15 miIf it rains Sun Valley Museum of Art
Museum
In town
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More in KetchumLocal outfitters
- The Sawmill Station23 mi away
- Camp Perkins24 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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