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Shining Lake Trail

Mapped as Shining Lake Trail #228

Hiking trail · Hells Canyon / Seven Devils · Trailhead near Grangeville, ID

3 mi4.8 kmRound trip
≈397 ft≈121 mElevation gain
7,579 ft2,310 mHigh point
1 hr 40 minEstimated time

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

1.5 mi (2.4 km) to Shining Lake
High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Shining Lake (#228)
Trailhead
Off Crooked River Road, near Grangeville, ID
Coordinates: 45.55941, -115.68771
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Overview

Shining Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 3 mi / 4.8 km near Grangeville, ID. Expect about 397 ft / 121 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,579 ft / 2,310 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 40 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 7,421 ft / 2,262 m · high 7,572 ft / 2,308 m

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