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| | Hiking | 6.58 Miles | 3 Hrs 54 Mns | | 1.91 mph |
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| partners | | Next up was the hike to both Lower and Upper Stevens Lakes. The trailhead requires only about a mile of dirt-road driving, but a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
The hike begins with a steady climb right from the start, leading up to Lower Stevens Lake. Along the way, we paused at an old mining adit—mostly as a good excuse to catch our breath. From there, the trail continued across a talus slope, where Kelly made quick work of the rocks, and we detoured briefly to enjoy a small waterfall.
Lower Stevens Lake is yet another picture-perfect Idaho gem.
Lower Stevens Lake: [ youtube video ]
We traversed along the western shore to explore some interesting rock formations and a small beach on the south side of the lake.
From there, we climbed about 200 feet to reach Upper Stevens Lake. At first, we thought we were following a faint use trail, but later learned it was actually the main trail. Word of caution: do not follow our return track—it's a thin, obstructed, and much slower route.
At Upper Stevens Lake, I realized we were less than a quarter mile from the Montana state line—something I hadn’t known until that moment.
Another beautiful adventure in the Cabinet Mountains of Northern Idaho.
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Peaks: 0
Lakes: 2
Moose: 0
Trip Summary
Peaks: 2
Lakes: 5
Moose: 0 |
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