Idaho · Hiking

Spruce Lake

0.5 mi
round trip
59 ft
climb
5,473 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Spruce Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Spruce Lake is a short, easy hike in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about half a mile long, with a low point of 5,410 feet and a high of 5,473 feet, so the climb is gentle, about 60 feet of elevation gain over the round trip. The trail is accessible and has a natural surface. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The open season runs from June 1 to September 30. That makes summer the most comfortable time to go, when the weather is typically warmest. Nearby, Ruby Ridge A is about 0.7 miles away and Ruby Ridge is about a mile away. Snyder Guard Station Campground is about 4 miles off, and the Moyie River, a canoeing spot, is about 10 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.