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Sep 23 2025

LindaAnn

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Joined Dec 24 2007
Ahwatukee, AZ

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Hiking		Sep 23 2025
		LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,644

Hiking	6.17 Miles	2,150 AEG

Hiking	6.17 Miles	3 Hrs 54 Mns	1.75 mph
	2,150 ft AEG	23 Mns Break

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The_Eagle

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First hike of day. We got started up the trail to Stevens Lakes. The uphill began right away, and was fairly steep. The trail was in mostly good condition. We passed an adit and some tracks, remnants of mining in the Silver Valley. I liked the section of trail that crossed a large talus slope. There was also a neat waterfall just off the left side of the trail. It’s a short, steep descent to go check out the base of the falls, but worth the effort.

Lower Stevens Lake was very pretty. We took in the sights then traveled down the west side of the lake to some better views at the south end. We inadvertently stumbled upon the best trail up to the upper lake. Upper Stevens was also very pretty. Originally, heading up to Stevens Peak was an option for today, but after looking at the mountainside, we opted to skip it.

We took a less desirable route back down to the lower lake, then continued down the main trail back to the trailhead. Saw three other hikers. And in the parking lot, chatted with three New Zealanders who were bicycling across the US.

Both lakes had some great campsites along the shore. I can see why this one is a fairly popular hike.

Lower Stevens Lake

76-100% full

Upper Stevens Lake

76-100% full

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Sep 23 2025

The_Eagle

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Far NE Phoenix,

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Hiking		Sep 23 2025
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,802

Hiking	6.58 Miles	2,230 AEG

Hiking	6.58 Miles	3 Hrs 54 Mns	1.91 mph
	2,230 ft AEG	27 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

trekkin_gecko

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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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[ checklist ] Lower Stevens Lake Upper Stevens Lake

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

East Fork Willow Creek

Medium flow

Lower Stevens Lake

76-100% full

Upper Stevens Lake

76-100% full

West Fork Willow Creek

Medium flow

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Sep 23 2025

trekkin_gecko

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phoenix, az

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Stevens Lakes

Northern, ID

Hiking		Sep 23 2025
		trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,707

Hiking	6.17 Miles	2,150 AEG

Hiking	6.17 Miles	3 Hrs 54 Mns	1.80 mph
	2,150 ft AEG	28 Mns Break

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LindaAnn

The_Eagle

today's choice was a hike to stevens lakes and possibly stevens peak
the trailhead is not far off I90, near the town of mullan
we got going around 0800 going uphill mostly along willow creek
checked out a mine
one big switchback on a talus field
we spotted a waterfall and dropped down to get a closer look
arrived at lower stevens lake and explored along the shore
very scenic with several campsites
made our way to upper stevens lake
we realized going to stevens peak would be a full day commitment and since we wanted to do another hike in the area, opted not to
back downhill with a break at the lower lake
actually saw three hikers, then three cyclists at the trailhead
linda hadn't done this hike, so nice for all of us to see something new

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