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Jennie Lake Trail

Mapped as Jenny Lake

Hiking trail · Boise Mountains / Idaho City · Trailhead near Idaho City, ID

8.7 mi14 kmRound trip

≈1,916 ft≈584 mElevation gain

7,877 ft2,401 mHigh point

4 hr 42 minEstimated time

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

4.3 mi (7.0 km) to Jenny Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.3 mi (11.7 km) on FR 348 and FR 372

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Jennie Lake (#197003)

Trailhead: Jennie Lake Trailhead

Off Hunter Creek Road, near Idaho City, ID

Coordinates: 43.99208, -115.45164

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Overview

Jennie Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.7 mi / 14 km near Idaho City, ID. Expect about 1,916 ft / 584 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,877 ft / 2,401 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 42 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 5,945 ft / 1,812 m · high 7,871 ft / 2,399 m

Sources

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