Stevens Lakes
Mullan, Idaho
Details
Distance
4.99 miles
Elevation Gain
1929 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Rose Freeman
Wander through a pine and larch forest up to two alpine lakes located in a valley below Stevens Peak!
To get to the trailhead, drive east on I-90 to Lookout Pass. Turn right into the pass parking lot and continue on the railroad grade dirt road for approximately 6 miles. You will pass several trailheads, but continue on until you reach a fork in the road and a sign for the Stevens Lakes trailhead. Parking and a restroom is on the right side of the road and Stevens Lakes trailhead is on the left.
Before hiking, we made coffee at the trailhead at a nice picnic table area surrounded by golden larch trees!
This hike gains elevation quickly through a larch forest at an 8% grade. In the fall, the trail is dusted with a soft cover of larch needles. Once through the forest, the trail opens up to a valley where switchbacks lead you past a waterfall up a rocky hillside.
At the top of the waterfall, go another 1/2 mile to Lower Stevens Lake. Continue along the narrow shoreline trail up to Upper Stevens Lake at the base of Stevens Peak.
Backpack in for the night or make a day trip out of it! Excellent hike with the views of two alpine lakes!
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Stevens Lakes Reviews
Great hike, but it's grueling, considering it's nearly 1,900 ft. up a mountain in just 2.5 miles (to the upper lake). Beautiful views, plenty of deer that couldn't have seemed to care less about us. The path from the lower to upper lake is in shambles with downed trees and too much ground cover. We did get caught in a rain storm on the way out, which made it a bit unnerving at times, but it was still a great hike. We would go again but likely camp out at the lower lake and maybe a day trip to the upper.
4.0
We enjoyed this hike up to Steven Lake. There is a little hidden waterfall off to your right as you ascend up. We enjoyed the change of scenery a long the way! The lake was stunning just like other alpine likes are. The Peak in the distance is gorgeous. Hope to be back there when it is warmer!
5.0
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