Moose Lake Trail

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

3.4 mi5.4 kmRound trip

≈535 ft≈163 mElevation gain

5,440 ft1,658 mHigh point

1 hr 53 minEstimated time

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

1.7 mi (2.7 km) to Moose Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.1 mi (4.9 km) on FR 419 and FR 1022

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Moose Lake (#237)

Trailhead: Moose Lake

Off Moose Creek Road, near Clark Fork, ID

Coordinates: 48.36550, -116.13307

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Overview

Moose Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.4 km near Clark Fork, ID. Expect about 535 ft / 163 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,440 ft / 1,658 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 53 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 4,895 ft / 1,492 m · high 5,440 ft / 1,658 m

Nearby

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Moose LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Blacktail LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
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Benning MountainPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

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