Kane Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Sun Valley / Ketchum · Trailhead near Ketchum, ID

7.1 mi11.4 kmRound trip

≈1,621 ft≈494 mElevation gain

9,239 ft2,816 mHigh point

3 hr 55 minEstimated time

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

3.5 mi (5.7 km) to Kane Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.7 mi (7.5 km) on FR 40134

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Kane Lake (#4066)

Trailhead

Off Kane Creek Road, near Ketchum, ID

Coordinates: 43.82731, -114.17531

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Overview

Kane Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.1 mi / 11.4 km near Ketchum, ID. Expect about 1,621 ft / 494 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,239 ft / 2,816 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 55 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 7,605 ft / 2,318 m · high 9,232 ft / 2,814 m

Nearby

Phi Kappa MountainPeak · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
The Devils Bedstead EastPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Washington LakeLake · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
The Devils BedsteadPeak · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Kane LakeLake · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Boulder LakeLake · 3 mi / 4.9 km

Sources

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