A memorable road trip to Black Lake in ID

Black Lake is an alpine fishing lake at an elevation of 2.206m (7,237ft) above the sea level, located in Adams County, a rural county in the US state of Idaho.

Black Lake

Set high in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, the road to the lake is totally unpaved. It’s called Black Lake Road. It’s a steep and rough road with some rocks in it. It’s not recommended for RVs, trailers or low clearance vehicles. Not suitable for passenger cars, a vehicle with high clearance is required.

According to crankbait rods reviews, the access road to the lake is steep. Starting at NF-105 (gravel road suitable for passenger cars), the road to the lake is 19km (11.80 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 460 meters. 
Pic: John Barenberg

 

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