Fault Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Priest Lake / Selkirks · Trailhead near Sandpoint, ID

11.8 mi19 kmRound trip

≈2,825 ft≈861 mElevation gain

6,004 ft1,830 mHigh point

6 hr 23 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Fault Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

5.9 mi (9.5 km) to Fault Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.4 mi (0.7 km) on FR 2608

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Fault Lake (#59)

Trailhead

Off McCormick Creek Road, near Sandpoint, ID

Coordinates: 48.57655, -116.62187

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Overview

Fault Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.8 mi / 19 km near Sandpoint, ID. Expect about 2,825 ft / 861 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,004 ft / 1,830 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 23 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,205 ft / 977 m · high 6,004 ft / 1,830 m

Nearby

McCormick Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Torrent Creek OHV TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.