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Blossom Lakes

4.0 (1 Rating)
A short trail to good camping at a beautiful alpine lake.
3.5
mi
Distance
1,240
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFishingLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.51mi
Distance
1,240ft
Elevation Gain
186ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,917ft
High Point
4,846ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting form the Blossom Lakes trailhead, follow the trail east along a mostly level track, noticing the ditch just to your right which was originally dug in the late 1800s to carry water to miners. At the junction with the Idaho Centennial Trail (which leads to the horse trailhead) turn right and begin the gentle ascent to Blossom Lakes. Shortly before coming to Blossom Lake, stop at the overview which provides one of the only views on the trail. You can either camp at Blossom Lake, or continue to Upper Blossom Lake, which is an easy mile away.

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Contributors
Bruce Emehiser