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Upper Priest Lake

Near Upper Priest Lake
Inside Kaniksu National Forest

2.9 mi one way · 202 ft climb · 2,631 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Upper Priest Lake follows 2.9 miles near Upper Priest Lake in Kaniksu National Forest. Very difficult terrain.

Elevation

69 ft of gain and 202 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.3 mi from the trailhead
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More hikes nearby

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21 mi from you

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Upper Priest LakeNearby · 2.8 mi in

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: 2.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 69 ft
Descent: 202 ft
High point: 2,631 ft
Low point: 2,478 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Idaho
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 48.8433° N · 116.9444° 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

Wed69°41°Sunny
Thu76°46°Sunny
Fri73°50°Sunny
Sat72°50°Sunny
Sun73°51°Sunny
Mon72°50°Mostly Sunny
Tue68°Mostly Sunny

Wed: Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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