Independence Lakes Trail

Hiking trail · City of Rocks / Albion · Trailhead near Oakley, ID

5.5 mi8.9 kmRound trip

≈1,716 ft≈523 mElevation gain

9,678 ft2,950 mHigh point

3 hr 22 minEstimated time

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

2.8 mi (4.5 km) to Independence Lakes, measured from map

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Independence Lakes (#7035)

Trailhead

Off Skyline Road, near Oakley, ID

Coordinates: 42.18700, -113.69486

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Overview

Independence Lakes Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.5 mi / 8.9 km near Oakley, ID. Expect about 1,716 ft / 523 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,678 ft / 2,950 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 22 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 8,543 ft / 2,604 m · high 9,665 ft / 2,946 m

Nearby

Ranger TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Skyline TrailHiking trail · 0 mi / 0.1 km
Mount IndependencePeak · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Independence LakesLake · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Cache Peak;Independence MountainPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km

Sources

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