Lake Marie
Island Park, Idaho
| Address: | Sawtell Peak Rd, Island Park, ID 83429, USA |
| GPS: |
44°33'14.9"N 111°26'42.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 9.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 4.2 mi |
Backpack and Hike
Lake Marie sits on the North slope of Mount Jefferson in Fremont County, Idaho. The trail to get there cuts back and forth across the Idaho Montana border 4 times. Much of the trail is fairly flat along the ridge of the Continental Divide with mild ups and downs going each way. When the ridge begins to ascend toward Mount Jefferson, the trail vears North as it works it way across Jefferson. You'll go down some switchbacks through the trees which is about the only real shade on the trail. Then you'll travel West through a meadow full of wildflowers of all colors. After the meadow, you'll follow along the rocky trail across the Northern slope until it does a sharp turn to go back East. From there, there are a couple of options but essentially, you just need to head North until you see Rock Creek and ultimately drop in to Lake Marie.
Once you reach the lake, there is a beautiful meadow. with the trickling rock creek coming into it and another small stream leading out of it. Because Lake Marie is so freshly fed by the snowmelt from Mount Jefferson, the size varies dramatically between spring and fall but one thing will be constant: the water is cold.
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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 Island Park, Idaho
- Head north on US-20 E toward Forest Rd 139 (7.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Sawtelle Peak RdDestination will be on the left(9.7 mi)
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Trails
Distance ?
4.2 milesElevation Gain ?
-303 feetReal Ascent ?
902 feetReal Descent ?
1,205 feetAvg Grade (-1°)
-1%Grade (-22° to 24°)
-40% to 45%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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