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Nez Perce Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Lost River Range / Craters · Trailhead near Leadore, ID

4 mi6.4 kmRound trip

≈1,558 ft≈475 mElevation gain

8,885 ft2,708 mHigh point

2 hr 41 minEstimated time

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

2.0 mi (3.2 km) to Nez Perce Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.2 mi (2.0 km) on FR 60212

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Nez Perce Lake (#6212)

Trailhead

Near Leadore, ID

Coordinates: 44.51863, -113.35709

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Overview

Nez Perce Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 4 mi / 6.4 km near Leadore, ID. Expect about 1,558 ft / 475 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,885 ft / 2,708 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 41 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 7,402 ft / 2,256 m · high 8,868 ft / 2,703 m

Nearby

Nez Perce LakeLake · 0 mi / 0.1 km
Sheephorn PeakPeak · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Timber Creek PeakPeak · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Negro PeakPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km

Sources

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