7.8 mi from the trailheadLookout Butte Lookout
Campground · Idaho
12.5 mi loop · 2,928 ft gain · 7,815 ft high point · Very hard
From Square Mountain Trailhead, a loop with Square Mountain and Gospel Creek
In Nezperce National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service
Square Mountain Lake is a 12.5-mile loop from Square Mountain Trailhead in Nezperce National Forest, with 2,928 feet of climb and a high point of 7,815 feet.
2,928 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · Idaho
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Nezperce National Forest · Camp 2 mi away
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