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Salamander Lake

Inside Targhee National Forest

1.4 mi one way · 784 ft climb · 8,173 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Salamander Lake is an easy 1.4-mile trail ascending 784 ft in Targhee National Forest.

Elevation

784 ft of gain and 106 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.2 mi from the trailhead
Steel Creek Group Campground
Campground · Idaho

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

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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: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 784 ft
Descent: 106 ft
High point: 8,173 ft
Low point: 7,494 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 44.5347° N · 111.9112° W

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7.5 mi from the trailhead

Al Taylor Cabin

Campground · Idaho

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Inside Targhee National Forest
10,214 ft of climbing

55.6 mi of trails · 10,214 ft climb · Moderate

Targhee National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Continental Divide

Passes Little Table Mountain
Inside Beaverhead National Forest
11,561 ft of climbing

43.5 mi of trails · 11,561 ft climb · Hard

Beaverhead National Forest · Camp 14 mi away

Gazelle

Near Windy Hill
Inside Beaverhead National Forest
3,041 ft of climbing

10.3 mi one way · 3,041 ft climb · Easy

Beaverhead National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Meadow Creek

Near Antone Peak
Inside Beaverhead National Forest
2,251 ft of climbing

4.8 mi one way · 2,251 ft climb · Easy

Beaverhead National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Freezeout Mountain

Near Freezeout Mountain
Inside Beaverhead National Forest
3,088 ft of climbing

7.8 mi one way · 3,088 ft climb · Easy

Beaverhead National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri58°44°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat50°42°Rain Showers Likely
Sun59°41°Partly Sunny
Mon60°42°Sunny
Tue61°42°Mostly Sunny
Wed61°43°Sunny
Thu62°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 7 mph SE

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