Blacktail Lake
Sandpoint, Idaho
| Address: | Sandpoint, ID 83864, USA |
| GPS: |
48°20'36.0"N 116°8'16.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trails/Routes: | 6.4 mi |
Hike
Blacktail Lake is one of three lakes accessed by the Moose Lake trailhead. After about a half-mile, take the trail to the Right and continue to Blacktail Lake.The trail is 3.3 miles one-way. There is a second trail (Moose Mountain Trail #237) to turn this into a loop. Day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders all use this trail.
More Information
Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sandpoint, Idaho
- Head north on US-2 E/N Fifth Ave toward Alder StContinue to follow US-2 E(1.0 mi)
- Continue onto ID-200 (25.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Main St (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Lightning Creek Rd (2.6 mi)
- Continue onto NF-419 (12.1 mi)
- Turn right onto NF-473/Rattle Creek Rd (1.4 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
6.4 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
639 feetReal Ascent ?
939 feetReal Descent ?
300 feetAvg Grade (2°)
4%Grade (-10° to 17°)
-17% to 31%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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