Langer Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Sawtooths / Stanley · Trailhead near Stanley, ID

4 mi6.5 kmRound trip

≈915 ft≈279 mElevation gain

8,041 ft2,451 mHigh point

2 hr 21 minEstimated time

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

2.0 mi (3.2 km) to Langer Lake, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) on FR 40008

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Langer Lake (#4014)

Trailhead

Off Beaver Creek Road, near Stanley, ID

Coordinates: 44.46573, -115.10324

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Overview

Langer Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 4 mi / 6.5 km near Stanley, ID. Expect about 915 ft / 279 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,041 ft / 2,451 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 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 7,110 ft / 2,167 m · high 8,038 ft / 2,450 m

Nearby

Vanity SummitPeak · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Langer LakeLake · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Langer PeakPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Island LakeLake · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Rocky LakeLake · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Ruffneck LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Ruffneck PeakPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Sources

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