Scramble up the slab to an unmaintained path leading to the lake, directly west of the falls. We visited a serene lake bay, a frozen mountain top, trees that reach into the. To get to baptie, take the broad canyon trail and follow it 4 miles, taking the left fork. Very few alpine lakes are capable of producing trout this. Idaho trails association trails archives idaho trails. With its wideopen spaces and picturesque landscapes, the gem state is the ideal destination for a socially distanced adventure. Each book is loaded with fullcolor maps, stunning photographs, and information on the history. Try returning to the fishing planner filter waters and querying for the water you are trying to locate. So pack your bags, take off an extra day or two and experience the natural splendor of idaho. Judi steciak and carl hamke provided the following route information.
The pioneer mountains really have a special place in my world. Baptie lake fishing, custer county id standhope peak area. A list of all the lakes in idaho that begin with b with maps, driving directions and a local area search function. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series luke kratz. Check with local ranger stations within each forest service district for maps and. Baptie lake is a lake inside of salmonchallis national forest. The goal of the trip was to hang out at baptie lake 10150 and visit goat lake idaho s highest and betty lake. Just beyond goat lake is the lovely baptie lake, with broad canyon stretching out in the distance. This lake produces cutts in the 2830 inch class and i noticed their numbers have dwindled over the past ten years. The baptie lake fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. Find plenty of easy to moderate hikes on the more than 19,000 miles of trails across idaho. The 10 best idaho hiking trails with photos tripadvisor.
When i first started investigating the area i could find little information. Apr 20, 2018 home to 19,000 miles of hiking trails and more than 50 craft breweries, idaho is a hikers paradise, with plenty of spots to kick back and relax with a frosty beer once your adventures are through. The 10 best idaho biking trails with photos tripadvisor. There are two trails leading up broad canyon and we ended up on the one to the. On july 25th i was hiking up to goat lake and while still below baptie lake around 3. Jul 04, 2008 the eastern side is a large rocky wall rising up 300 feet to the edge of goat lake, idaho s highest lake. When hiking the international selkirk loop region there are options for day hiking and backpacking. For more ways to explore central idaho, request access to our free adventure guide. Below are the latest baptie lake fishing reports submitted by charter captains, fishing guides, cottage owners. If youre craving a taste of nature but are short on time, youll definitely want to take advantage of these short and easy hikes.
Bigger dogs that love hiking should do just fine, and little dogs that love hiking might need a hand here and there but can make it as long as they are tough. Copper basin is located between sun valley and mackay. Baptie lake is covered by the standhope peak, id us topo map quadrant. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. Goat lake, said to be the highest lake in idaho at 10,438. I spent one night at big lake to the ast e of the basin and one night at baptie lake on the est wside of the basin. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking.
Trail 61 begins at the edge of copper basin and ventures up broad canyon. Baptie lake is a lake in custer county, idaho and can be found on the standhope peak usgs topo map. To the right of the lake, with respect to this photo, is the trail over to betty lake. The bighorn crags are discussed on pages 122126 of the book and there is an access map on page 143. As you can see in the photo baptie is the better camping location and very little distance between them. There are more than a handful of hikes aside from alpine lake in idaho. A small cascade of water tumbles out of goat lake and roars into baptie lake. These sources have been ground truthed by the authors and are very affordable. Theres no shortage of incredible destinations in idaho. However, we still encourage hikers to purchase guidebooks from local and regional authors.
When we arrived there was still ice clinging to the edges of the lake and large snowdrifts all around. Sep 01, 2001 the only down side of this book imho is its the newest and most used hiking book in the state at least in southern idaho and therefore the hikes can get quite crowded 3 or 4 other groups on the weekend. See their article on the missing eleveners in the climbing history section. Two mouth lakes from east side of selkirk crest washington. Fortunately the route was well described by the tom lopez book and i was. The mountaineers helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the pacific northwest and beyond. Find many hiking options on public lands across the state.
The panhandle national forest in idaho and the colville national forest in washington each has a network of dozens of trails to suit any ability from handicap accessible trails to rigorous backpacking trails. Jul 26, 2007 two mouth lakes lie in the middle of the selkirk crest a few miles east of priest lake in the north idaho panhandle. Baptie lake idaho fishing map and location information. Fishing baptie lake, idaho baptie lake fishing reports. It is about 600 feet elevation gain to goat lake, but the view is definitely worth it. Within a mile youll find sparkling lake cascade and our park is located right on the payette river. Fishhook creek trail, bench lakes trail, and cramer lake trail are all easy to moderate journeys that you can easily access from the redfish lake lodge. This lake has not been stocked with cutts since 1989. To the south, both norton lakes can be seen as well as the exquisite headwalls backing smoky and big lost lakes. Janene is usually so thrilled to watch me fish that she has to get out a book and read just to calm down. Also available, calendars, note cards, books and gifts. Get the adventure guide hiking from redfish lake to alpine lake in idaho trail details. Its full of the best outdoor activities in our area. Four switchbacks climb from the edge of the talus at 10,800 feet to the saddle.
Best hiking trails near baptie lake idaho gaia gps. Guidebooks provide the most accurate and detailed information about idaho s hiking trails. Idaho has great hiking opportunities across the state. We return once more to one of the many amazing lakes of idaho. For the first mile, the trail is fairly gentle before it begins to climb.
Located on the eastern side of the mountain range deep within salmonchalli. This lake is nestled far up in the hills at the end of a 20 mile mou. At around 10150 elevation, baptie lake is the highest elevation id ever spent. Then i found information out in margaret fullers book, talked with someone that had been there, then saw dave pahlas photos and report on the area. After perilous climbing fall, idaho outdoorsman has. Betty lake from altairs summit, goat lake is over the saddle to the right. From alpine peaks to desert canyons by douglas lorain 2004. Idaho trails association hiking literature idaho trails.
May 29, 2017 this scenic trail offers breathtaking views of lake pend oreille, as well as a hiking challenge for those who brave the side paths that make up the entirety of the green monarchs ridge trail system. The prairie creek drainage is beyond the lake with the steeps walls of the smoky mountains ridgeline rising behind. Located in the northern part of the idaho panhandle, around thirty minutes away from washington and two hours from the border with canada. Sawtooth lake is mustsee for idaho hikers or any outdoor enthusiasts visiting the sawtooth national forest. The publisher specializes in outdoor guidebooks to the intermountain west, particularly hiking idaho trails.
These posts are intended to peak the hikers interest in specific trails and areas. I walked the shoreline of baptie lake, which lay at an elevation of just over. Finally, located immediately to the southwest of stanhope is finlike and slightly taller peak 11887, the nineteenth highest mountain in idaho. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and backpacking. If making a reservation for any of these facilities for the upcoming season, please check back in prior to your. Bryant dunn on the trail to baptie lake in the pioneers.
I saw mountain goat, moose, antelope, deer, elk bugling and my first pine marten. From north to south, the state offers forests and deserts, mountains and rivers with outstanding fishing and recreational opportunitiesand gorgeous scenery. Clint and jj in one of the numerous wildflower filled meadows on our way down broad canyon. He and guide kyle kimball helped the outdoor idaho crew get to baptie lake in the pioneers. I walked the shoreline of baptie lake, which lay at an elevation of just over 10,000 feet, in search of a good tent site. It is the 3rd week in july and the lake is still frozen over. The area gets some day hikers and huckleberry pickers but the majority of visitors dont venture far beyond the lake during the summer months. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventure by luke kratz ralph maughan and jackie maughan 3rd edition, 2014 idaho, a climbing guide. What has happened to altair peak page 2 idaho outdoors. Coeur dalene is a neat little tourist town consisting of a. Broad canyon, baptie lake, goat lake, pioneer mountains, idaho.
Backpacking trip at the beginning of september in the pioneer mountains of idaho. Except as modified in special rules fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap daily bag limits. January 2021 in compliance with governor brad littles january 29th, 2021 stay healthy order and the idaho rebounds plan, all group facility rentals, group camp stays, and group use with idaho state parks must be limited to 50 people or less until further notice. The hike to alpine lake in idaho begins at our sister propertythe redfish lake lodge. Fortunately the route was well described by the tom lopez book. Smith made the first ascent of record on july 11, 1964. You dont have to dedicate an entire weekend just to get a taste of idaho s great outdoors. After hiking from the edge of copper basin up to a small lake perched. Climb east of the lake, winding through massive granite boulders embedded in a broad, grassy ramp.
See more ideas about idaho, best kept secret, lost river. These accessible hikes offer a casual stroll surrounded by magnificent scenery. This lake has excellent fishing, but it isnt as spectacular as most of the other lakes in this range, and camping near the shore is limited by brush and steep slopes. Things to do near hiawatha mountain bike trail things to do near henrys lake state park. The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the special rules. Feb 22, 2018 idaho offers some of the most spectacular and wild trails in the lower 48. The bighorn crags form a distinctive, highgranite divide more than 20 miles in length which towers nearly 1,000 feet above the surrounding mountains. Continuing on in a clockwise rotation are betty lake to the east and goat lake to the south. The sawtooth national recreation area is one of the. When youre ready to break away, idaho is the place to be. Apr 11, 2018 8 lowkey hikes in idaho with amazing payoffs. If youve never gone hiking near coeur dalene before, youre in for a real treat.
Youll still want to visit this lake, however, because its the. After perilous climbing fall, idaho outdoorsman has lessons. The best and most reliable information about where to go hiking in idaho can be found in published trail guide books. Climbs, scrambles, and hikes by tom lopez 2nd edition, 2000 backpacking idaho.
To continue on to goat lake, look south for an angled, screecovered granite slab. Keokee has been publishing good books about our place in the world since 1990. Last october, lanza, 59, fell 25 feet and crashed headfirst onto a rock ledge while rock climbing in. The kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free. The bighorn crags offer many excellent challenges to mountaineers and a surprising amount of good rock to continue reading. Outdoor idahos off the beaten path premieres idaho. For some of the guidebooks purchased through amazon using the links below, ita receives a portion of the proceeds to support. At waters edge rv park you can relax surrounded by the majestic idaho mountains.
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