- OnX app tracked: 1.46 one way, 45 m. Posted: August 5, 2014 Hidden away in the mountains just outside St. Maries, Idaho is Crystal Lake. The road to get there was... questionable and at times down right scary. Would highly recommend The terrain varies; water, loose shale, giant rocks and the usual forest dirt and pine needles. A 4wd vehicle was required. there were some cairns marking the The trail is marked by a pile of rocks on the side of the road, but it’s easy to miss. I swam and the water was warm-especially near the cliffs. Mount Coeur d'Alene via Caribou Ridge Trail, Caribou Ridge, Trail 258, and Trail 257 Loop, Lower Caribou Ridge to Beauty Creek Road Loop. Los Angeles, California 33 contributions 2 helpful votes. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Clear waters, good fish, some little campsites which looked nice for those backpacking in. Primitive camping developments are located at the trailhead and undeveloped camping is allowed at the lake. Across the road from the parking area the trail (unmarked) to Crystal Lake starts. I would say it’s moderately challenging. At the trailhead there are multiple camp sites that are NOT pay to play and a portapotty, with no toilet paper, but didn’t smell. Much nicer and the dust is totally worth it. The drive is very narrow, but doable. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier. Pete Zimowsky About four miles farther on Forest Road 444, keep a keen eye out for a hidden trail on the left that goes to Lower Gospel Lake. Located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, a land of dense forests, abundant wildlife and scenic mountains is Crystal Lake (5300 feet). but they are sharp and I was worried This trail was absolutely beautiful all the way up and plenty of shade and photo opportunities. Idaho Trails Coeur d'Alene, ID: Beehive Lake This 6.6-mile technical out-and-back follows the steep runoff of Beehive Creek 2,000 feet to the rocky shores of two alpine lakes in the proposed Selkirk Mountains Wilderness. There were still lots of huckleberries, ripe, and still ripening. There was still snow on the road about 1 Mile before the trailhead. The trail surface is natural dirt and rock at an elevation ranging from 5320-5440 feet. This is a popular trail for hiking enthusiasts, but the remoteness of the area ensures that you'll probably have the place to yourself. It can be a difficult trail to travel due to traversing rough terrain. It can be steep in some areas. I came up Reed’s Creek road but hit deep but patchy snow 0.8 miles from the trail head. Very pretty lake, with a trail around 70% of it. We started but did not finish. The Hike: I did this on a Sunday, solo with a dog (32 female, average athletic shape) and felt comfortable. - The second way to get to the trailhead is to go south on Hwy 3 from I-90 towards St Marie’s to Reeds Creek Road. The road at this point has large drop-offs on one side. The hike itself is short, but strangely challenging. Coordination: N 42°39'38", W 114°38'51". Long story short, this is a HEAVILY trafficked area so if you are looking for a quiet day you won’t get it here. We did create some great memories that day, well most of us did. Ten miles from the trailhead, the road narrows to one lane. - I saw a family with a 2 and 5 year old- Interactive Map Change basemap, overlays and print Download KMZ For GPS, Phone or Google Earth. The lake was breath taking, we are suckers for mountain lakes. There are several very steep areas on the trail and about a third of this trail has rock slides with one in particular that is very long. I’ve gone in both ways and both are great, you can’t go wrong either way. We got to the trailhead from the Rochatt Rd direction. Beautiful hike! The road to the trailhead can be difficult for 2WD vehicles. - Duration: 11:14. This is a hard trail with lots of loose rock crossings. The views are incredible! These incredible scenic areas are all within a short driving distance of each other and all have amazing Hiking opportunities. However, there’s one lake that you’ll want to make it your own personal mission to see for yourself. Length 2.8 miElevation gain 656 ftRoute type Out & back All in all, it’s a nice little trail if you want a place less travelled, but there are plenty of lakes closer by that are a little easier to get too, and are arguably more beautiful. Date of experience: September 2019. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, perch and white perch here. -big mountaintop views, wildflowers This high elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. We intended to be there for a couple hours to enjoy some fishing but unfortunately a couple large dogs, that were off leash, showed up and decided we were in a great spot for them to swim while waiting for their owners to appear. Turn left on Rashad Road and travel 10 miles up to the trailhead. When it says in the description the road condition may be difficult for 2wd, it should read more like “unless you have a couple feet of clearance under your car, don’t try to get there.” I drove almost 2 hours to get there and had to turn back 7 miles away because of parts of the road being washed out. - not one mosquito Idaho gems can be found throughout the state, particularly in mining sites and stream beds. There were about 6 or 7 of us fishing, plenty of space. If you’re afraid of heights- the view might bother you. Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. The first 2 to 3 miles is a beautiful ascent to the eastern face of North Pole mountain. Although named Twin Lakes, it is actually one large body of water formed in a figure eight shape. The trail has arying terrain, most of it being a single track. Once the owners finally appeared they started throwing rocks in the water just a couple yards from us. However has a large amount of large rocks (size of a water bottle and slightly larger) all over it. There is a few steep parts that I would not recommended taking a low clearance vehicle. They didn’t have any trouble, and once we got to the lake, it was well worth it! More Crystal Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mammoth Lakes, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trailhead was very easy to find and had a clean restroom, make sure to bring toilet paper. To clarify Rochat Road and Reeds Gulch are the same road that starts at St. Maries, south of the trailhead. Wish we would have brought our fishing gear though! I took my 9 year old son and his friend. Over all this was a very fun and beautiful experience and highly recommend it. Would definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle. The colors where only beginning to turn while we were there. It is rocky in some areas. The length and elevation gain wasn’t bad, but the trail itself seemed on the dangerous side. When we arrived at 930 only two other cars were there. On July 22nd My husband, 10 month old, red heeler and I made our way up to the trailhead to camp. very steep terrain. Not much unique about this one. 395 Guide 4,422 views. It can be a difficult trail to travel due to traversing rough terrain. The trail to Crystal Lake is a bit of a challenge, but worth it. This high elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It was about a 45 minute - 1 hour drive in the mountains, and the road was pretty torn up at times. Another hike worth the effort is Crystal Lake on the lesser known Rochat Divide, not far east of 4 th of July Pass and Coeur d’Alene. Idaho… shade. This trail can be muddy in places as water flows over the trail in a few spots. Scuba diving at crystal lake in the Niagara springs state park, Idaho. - the rock slides really aren’t too bad, I took my son who is 7 because it sounded like this trail was relatively easy and with little elevation gain, but this is not the case. If you don’t have a 4WD vehicle with high clearance that you don’t mind abusing DO NOT GO THIS WAY. for ONE part. The trail around the lake is largely overgrown and has severe incline/decline sections and log crossings. Bear left up a short steep climb. It will become Rochet Creek/Divide Road. This is the perfect place to escape reality for a little bit and bask in your own private corner of Idaho. On the South end of the lake is a small peninsula great for camping away from day hikers. Turn left onto Latour Creek Road and stay on it for 25 miles. Crystal Lake Trail is a 2.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Saint Maries, Idaho that features a lake and is rated as moderate. It’s not a flat trail by any means. Now that we know what to expect we are considering hiking in super early and securing the spot on the south side so we don’t have to deal with the traffic of the day hikers. The trail is great! though. We want to go again! I would not recommend taking small children on this trail. The Crystal Lake trail does a loop around the lake - do not follow this trail until its end. Crystal Springs Lake in Gooding County is 8.2 acres. Looking at the directions on how to get there we chose the road out of St. Maries. Out-and-back distance is 1.8 miles with 550 feet of gain. Trail is still covered in snow. The lake is cold even in late summer but the brave can still manage a quick swim. I veered to the left Follow the trail to Upper Crystal Lake. lost at the same spot, too. We have a YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqAytrT-U1vlphR3WWujJw that goes over various of Trails we go on. The lake is beautiful but very buggy, definitely don’t forget your spray. The trailhead is about 7600 feet and the lake is at about 6300 feet. The lake was fantastic! Cons: - narrow trail Also, the length of the trail is actual 4mi out and back, which I tracked it on my Fitbit. It took me 45 minutes going 15 mph from Reed’s Creek to get up. The lake was smaller than I imagined and it was crowded, every spot to sit by the water was taken. We drove up, but snow stopped us 8 miles to the trail head. Still to much snow to get to the trail head so just went as far as we could and got some miles in. Our mountain lakes … Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815. I went the route from St. Marie’s. Few more weeks maybe? The surrounding topography near the lake is fairly open and offers opportunities to explore off-trail. This trail can be muddy in places as water flows over the trail in a few spots. The trail is immediately downhill but eventually levels out into slight inclines and declines. There are two ways to get to the trailhead. Overall the trail is fun with beautiful views and interesting terrain. Getting into this mountain lake is … Crystal Lake Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 2.8 miles peu fréquenté situé près de Saint Maries, Idaho. This lake is located on the south end of the divide, between Cataldo and St. Maries. The trail surface is natural dirt and rock at an elevation ranging from 5320-5440 feet. - creek was running so my dog had a Turn left and travel east for 14 miles. Primitive camping developments are located at the trailhead and undeveloped camping is allowed at the lake. October - Early Fall In the Gospel Hump, many trails start off on roads that go along mountain spines and then drop into alpine lakes. way that I neglected to see the first Maybe we'll try again in July 2020. The well-marked trail summits just as the lake comes into view. and down the rocks- stay upwards- If you started at the West Fork trailhead, take Chimney Creek (Birthday Trail) back. Will return in July. So cold, but after our long trek it was refreshing, so worth it once you get there! Thousand Springs State Park has several units to explore: Malad Gorge, Kelton Trail, Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, Billingsley Creek, Ritter Island, Crystal Springs and Niagara Springs. There are two hiking trails to the lake but this is the most common and easier of the two. I have the rare Toyota 4Runner without 4WD and didn’t have any problems. Helpful. about my dog’s pads. Whether you’re baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of … On the South end of the lake is a small peninsula great for camping away from day hikers. If you make only one purchase during your trip to McCall, we recommend it be “The Hiker’s Guide to McCall and Cascade.” This book is fabulous. Bring gun, bear spray, water, snacks. Excited to come back in a few weeks. The trail was challenging in parts, but overall very doable, there was one area we got a little lost because it totally looked like the trail continues one way but you’re supposed to go up the rocks instead, but we got back on track easy enough. The hike is 2-3 miles, but took about two hours, as a lot of it is up and down … The road from the freeway is dirt / gravel and the last 15 Miles gets pretty rough and rocky, low clearance vehicles will get beat to snot on this drive. Eventually the trail forks where a tributary drainage comes in from the west. Crystal Lake from Mapcarta, the free map. Float tubes allow anglers access to trout holding away from shoreline in the vegetation. Getting to the lake is quite a drive though We came from the north off of the freeway. The clear water gathers at the top of a valley where boulder strewn ridges coalesce together and keep the lake secret on all sides but one. The lake is beautiful and very cold! Shoreline fishing is best near the outflow. Beautiful! Too much snow on the road. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Fourth of July Lake is a popular spot for folks looking to spend a day with the family. The Snake is big, mighty, and beyond beautiful….but Caribbean blue waters is not part of its description. Now to the hike.... we are 50ish and not very experienced but the description is not accurate. Drive slow and take your time. The best part is the overlooks along the way of Lake George and Lake Mary. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de juin à octobre. Dogs are also able to use this trail. I passed 2 vehicles and we had to make way for each other. The snow is still 1-4 ft deep in the shade and the lake is still frozen. better suited for an active 8 and up. Kids around 5 or older should be able to hike the trail with little to no assistance. There can be snow here even in the first part of July so dress for colder conditions. The trail is rocky and I tripped a few times, and returning to the trailhead was fairly steep. The Lake: Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution. It can be quite steep in some areas with loose rocks, so make sure of your footing if carting a heavy pack. The lake is set against the north face of Granite Mountain, an impressive 8,479-foot peak. Getting There : From ID 55 on the west side of McCall, turn right onto Warren Wagon Road and continue north for 21.7 miles. National Forest Trail Crystal Lake Trail (269) is a moderate to difficult hike through white pine forest to a mountain lake. This is a 20 mile trek on a dusty, dirt road. SharonSdG wrote a review Sep 2019. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. The very beginning, you are going down hill, then for the most part you are going up and down. This Exhilarating Hike Takes You To The Most Crystal Blue Lake In Idaho The beauty of Idaho lakes is one of our state’s best-kept secrets. A network of nearby trails offers miles of hiking and provides access to fishing streams, remote meadows and peaks, and crystal clear lakes. Share. The other thing you should know before going to this trail is that you are on a dirt road for about 10mi with some pretty bad washed out areas and rocks. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, bird watching, and fishing and is best used from June until November. You travel 25 miles east on US-90 and take exit 40 (Cataldo exit) then head south on Latour Cr./Rochat Divide Road for 29 miles. Large rock slides to walk through and rocks to clamber over. Despite this it is still a fairly good entry level hike for an alpine lake. Well worth it! The Secret Swimming Hole In Idaho With The Bluest Water You’ve Ever Seen The Snake River might just be one of the last places you’d think of when you think of a tropical paradise. I do recommend wearing boots with strong ankle support. Pros: -huckleberries everywhere - Head south from I-90 Exit 40 at Cataldo onto LeTour Road onto FR 613. Crystal Lake is a lake in Idaho and has an elevation of 8114 feet. If you want to overnight camp DO NOT set up at the first site you come to, either trek to the south side, or if that is taken, there is a secluded spot to the left of the main area. The well-known Pacific Crest Trail is only a mile away and can be reached right out the back door of the lodge. Crystal Lake – Google Map Location Drive east from Coeur d’Alene on I-90 and take the Cataldo Exit. Be careful. Hiking up Crystal Lake (Crag) Trail in Mammoth Lakes, California - Duration: 6:49. There is no trail in this section. This trip documents a nice little backpacking trip, along a scenic trail to a high mountain lake. So on the description it says that kids 5 and older should be able to hike this, unless your 5 year old is a seasoned hiker I would not recommend bringing them. Pretty little lake nestled in the mountains. I explored half the lake, from entry to the left, which had a trail wrapping near the waters edge. Get Away From It All At This Crystal Clear Lake In Idaho There’s definitely no shortage of beautiful lakes to explore in the Gem State. You see, the hiking trail is between 3 and 4 miles to Moore’s lake and mostly downhill. The only other location on the planet which has a greater variety of gems is Africa. Crystal Lake is a lake located just 9.4 miles from Saint Maries, in Benewah County, in the state of Idaho, United States, near Saint Joe, ID. Will go again for sure! When the water level drops in the fall, the lake looks more like two, hence the name. Small lake is fed by spring water. Went there today with my 5 year old daughter and we had a blast. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the trailhead from there, or a little over an hour to get up there from I-90. The trailhead is located approximately 54 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Additionally, other things I did not particularly enjoy about this hike is that there is no trail that goes around the lake for being able to explore and that most of the camping sites are all right next to each other so no way to avoid other people if you are not the only campers there. Read more. some tough kiddos- but think it’s Turn left onto Crystal Lake Road (dirt) and go 5.3 miles to a Y intersection. When we came out about 2:30 there was at least 15 cars parked at the trailhead. The road from St. Maries is a primitive road without any severe ruts, potholes, or washouts. The first 1.5 miles of the trail are a mild incline and moderate-to-highly trafficked. Turn left at sign, continuing on Crystal Lake Road, and go 12.7 miles to campground. A lake that is only accessible by foot, which makes for … This was great until we started hiking back to the pickup. it’s just after the shady forest grove When you arrive at the trail above the lake, begin to directly ascend the slope above you to the saddle between Peak 10 and Crystal Peak. Kids around 5 or older should be able to hike the trail with little to no assistance. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Others hikers, the same day, got We went out the Cataldo side. You could live here your entire life and still never see them all. There are some spots you drive over what appears to be rock slides and the rest of the time it’s ruts and sheer drop offs. I use the term “road” loosely. Took 1.6 miles to get from trailhead to lake. The trailhead does have a bathroom. There are two hiking trails to the lake but this is the most common and easier of the two. In this picture you can see the parking area as the beige gash at lower right, and the trail starting off to the left. We would rate this more on the difficult side of a moderate trail. keep in mind it was a Saturday. Would highly recommend low clearance vehicles DO NOT attempt driving on this road. a few places to drink on the way This was a magnificent trail that is on the harder end of moderate. We did this hike on 8/15. There are still remnants of historic mining activity. Author Scott Marchant provides a wealth of information on 55 hikes in the area that covers everything from the kid-friendly 1.8 mile Meadow Marsh Loop in Ponderosa State Park … Continued The Drive: We saw tons of trout from the shoreline. Going towards the lake, There are camp sites at the lake you can backpack into. From here the trail turns west up the tributary drainage, eventually topping out on Crystal Summit road. The well-worn trail is very easy to follow. Crystal Lake Trail #299 in the Gospel Hump Wilderness is 6.8 miles from the Wildhorse Campground Trailhead to its junction with Hump Trail #313 on the south end of Hump Lake. Before arriving to this first lake, there is a fork. Bear left and go 3.9 miles to Recreation Area sign. LONE LAKE and first snow. It is actually 1.6 miles each way but the distance isnt the challenge, it's the vertical accents and descents. He did fine, Crystal Lake. If you’ve been to an alpine lake before, you pretty much know what to expect here. 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