Idaho · Hiking

Phyllis Lake Trail

Phyllis Lake TrailPhoto: USFS employees, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.9 mi
round trip
133 ft
climb
9,246 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Sawtooth National Forest.

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Phyllis Lake Trail is a short, easy hike in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area, part of the Sawtooth National Forest. The trail is about 0.85 miles long and is an out-and-back route, with a low point of 9,107 feet and a high of 9,246 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is accessible, with a natural surface and bikes allowed. The trail is open year-round, so it works well as a quick outing at any time of year. The climb is gentle, with an elevation gain of about 133 feet, and the route is short enough to fit into a longer day in the area. Washington Lake is about 1.4 miles away, and Washington Peak is about 1.8 miles off. Antz Basin lies about 2 miles away, and the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness is about 2.9 miles away.

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