Idaho · Hiking

West Fork Lake

0.1 mi
loop
5 ft
climb
5,780 ft
high point
Loop
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago

Is West Fork Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name West Fork 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.

West Fork Lake is an easy hike in Idaho's Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District. The route is about 0.05 miles long and gains only about 5 feet in elevation, so it's a short walk with almost no climb. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for that if you need to bring a wheelchair. The Forest Service manages the land. The open season runs from June 1 to September 30, and the estimated time to complete the trip is about half an hour. Nearby options include West Fork Mountain and Smith Creek-Red Top, both about 2 miles away. For overnight stays, Geisinger and Trapper campgrounds sit roughly 7 miles from the lake.

Local outfitters

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