Clearwater National Forest - Fish Lake - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Clearwater National Forest - Fish Lake |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Idaho |
| Nearby Town: | Orofino |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Approximately 150 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho and 60 miles west of Missoula, MT. Fish Lake is located in the Clearwater National Forest northeast of Kelly Creek. Take U.S. Forest Road #569 from US 12 at the Powell Ranger Station. Follow it up to and along Toboggan Ridge and to Kelly Creek (a well known fishing area.) Continue to Lake Creek for seven miles on U.S. Forest Road #295 to a road barrier where there is a small parking area. The barrier is on Lake Creek about 1.5 miles past its junction with Goose Creek. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 12.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | USFS 295 |
| Trails Used: | Fish Lake Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Lakes |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Clearwater National Forest 12730 Highway 12, Orofino, ID 83544 Phone (208) 476-4541 |
| Best Season: | Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs, Horses, ATVs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Four Wheel Drive Recommended, High Clearance Vehicle Recommended |
| Hike Summary: | Fish Lake is accessible by ATV and is quite popular in the area. The Fish Lake trail makes a gradual climb up to the lake and you can follow either a hiking trail or an old logging road for access. If you have the energy you might even consider hiking past Fish Lake and over the ridge to a small, quiet, and very peaceful lake about a mile away (which we think was Siamese Lake) and we decided to camp for the night). Both are worthwhile trips, although Fish Lake is significantly bigger and has much better trout fishing. |
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