Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
| Address: | Wyoming, USA |
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44°6'47.5"N 110°57'0.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
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- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
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Directions
From Ashton, Idaho
- Head east on ID-47 N/
Main St toward S 6th St Continue to follow ID-47 N(1.6 mi) - Turn right onto N 3700 E (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto E 1200 N (10.9 mi)
- Continue onto Ashton-Flagg Ranch RdParts of this road may be closed at certain times or daysEntering Wyoming(14.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 022 (0.3 mi)
- Keep left to stay on Forest Rd 022 (0.4 mi)
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