Kootenai River Campground
Hiking business nearby (~14 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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Idaho
2.7 mi
Distance
1,148 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Gem Lake
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Gem Lake is a scenic 2.7-mile alpine lake hike featuring steady elevation gain through forested terrain to a pristine mountain lake. This popular destination offers rewarding views and a relatively accessible high-elevation experience, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking alpine scenery without extreme technical difficulty.
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~0 min drive
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Char Falls
~2 min drive
Easy waterfall hike to Char Falls with minimal elevation gain.
Moose Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 3.18-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with modest elevation gain.
Callahan
~2 min drive
Easy 1.6-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Callahan.
Smith Lake
~7 min drive
Quick alpine lake hike with scenic views and manageable elevation gain.
Blacktail Lake
~4 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 670 ft gain and scenic mountain views.
Pend Oreille Divide
~3 min drive
Long ridgeline traverse with expansive views across northern Idaho's remote divide.
Smith Mountain
~7 min drive
Compact alpine hike with steady elevation gain and scenic Idaho views.
Lake Estelle
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and rewarding views.
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Kootenai River Campground
Hiking business nearby (~14 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Nordman Resort
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