Fish Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Selway / Lochsa · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

10.9 mi17.6 kmRound trip

≈1,542 ft≈470 mElevation gain

6,027 ft1,837 mHigh point

5 hr 21 minEstimated time

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

5.5 mi (8.8 km) to Fish Lake, measured from map

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Fish Lake (#419)

Trailhead

Off Lake Creek Road, near Pierce, ID

Coordinates: 46.84283, -114.98110

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Overview

Fish Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.9 mi / 17.6 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 1,542 ft / 470 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,027 ft / 1,837 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 21 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 4,639 ft / 1,414 m · high 5,994 ft / 1,827 m

Nearby

West Fork Fish Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Fish LakeLake · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Fish Lake Alternate TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Wapito PointPeak · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Siamese LakesLake · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Admiral PeakPeak · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Sources

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