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Idaho
7.6 mi
Distance
185 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Stanley Lake
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Stanley Lake Trail offers a scenic and accessible hiking experience near the town of Stanley in central Idaho. This moderate-distance trail features gentle elevation gain through forested terrain with views of the surrounding mountain landscape. The lake itself provides a serene destination with opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.
Observation Peak
~12 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb to scenic summit views with 1,000 ft gain.
Stanley Basin
~1 min drive
Scenic 11-mile subalpine loop with gentle terrain and mountain views.
Stanley to Redfish
~10 min drive
Easy valley walk from Stanley to scenic Redfish Lake.
Nip and Tuck
~8 min drive
Easy 2.1-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Nip and Tuck.
Kelly Creek Loop
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.72-mile loop with gentle elevation gain near Kelly Creek.
Cape Horn Trail, to Guard Stat
~17 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk to Guard Station with minimal elevation gain.
Goat Lake Trail
~8 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain goat viewing.
Basin Butte Lookout
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.7-mile hike to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Trail Creek Trail
~17 min drive
Moderate 10.68-mile alpine trail with 2,810 ft elevation gain.
Meadow Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 1.45-mile forest walk along Meadow Creek with gentle elevation gain.
