Near Blackwell Lake Loop
Blackwell Lake.
Near Blackwell Lake Loop
July wild flowers on the ridge top.
Near Blackwell Lake Loop
Overlooking the valley and lakes
Near Blackwell Lake Loop
View of trail towards Blackwell Lake.
Near Blackwell Lake Loop
View of Payette Lake from the trail.

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Blackwell Lake Loop

4.0 (1 Rating)
Payette Lake overlook and Blackwell Lake frontage.
9.5
mi
Distance
1,709
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedRiver/Creek
Access Issues
The Fall Creek Trail side may be overgrown as it has several creeks and springs.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.51mi
Distance
1,709ft
Elevation Gain
1,709ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,003ft
High Point
5,545ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Fall Creek Trail #107 has water for your dog but the Crestline Trail side of the loop is more dry. Counter clockwise is more runnable than clockwise.

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Contributors
Tom Renfrow