Gem Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Sandpoint / Cabinets · Trailhead near Clark Fork, ID

2.7 mi4.3 kmRound trip

≈1,132 ft≈345 mElevation gain

5,797 ft1,767 mHigh point

1 hr 57 minEstimated time

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

1.3 mi (2.2 km) to Gem Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.0 mi (1.7 km) on FR 419

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Gem Lake (#554)

Trailhead: Upper Lightning-9A

Off Moose Creek Road, near Clark Fork, ID

Coordinates: 48.38335, -116.15538

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Overview

Gem Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.7 mi / 4.3 km near Clark Fork, ID. Expect about 1,132 ft / 345 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,797 ft / 1,767 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 57 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 5,781 ft / 1,762 m

Nearby

Lake Darling TrailHiking trail · 0.1 mi / 0.2 km
Gem LakeLake · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Lake DarlingLake · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Moose Lake TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Lake Estelle TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Mount Pend OreillePeak · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Moose MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Moose LakeLake · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

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