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Pyramid Ball Lakes

Inside Kaniksu National Forest

2.1 mi one way · 960 ft climb · 6,734 ft high point · Very hard

In Kaniksu National Forest · Idaho · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This very difficult trail climbs 960 feet to Pyramid Ball Lakes in Kaniksu National Forest.

Elevation

960 ft of gain and 150 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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10.1 mi from the trailhead
Shorty Peak Lookout
Campground · Idaho

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 960 ft
Descent: 150 ft
High point: 6,734 ft
Low point: 5,811 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 48.8051° N · 116.6061° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today56°39°Sunny
Thu62°43°Sunny
Fri60°44°Sunny
Sat60°45°Sunny
Sun60°45°Sunny
Mon59°43°Sunny
Tue55°42°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 6 mph E

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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