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Big Clear Lake
ExpertOut and Back

Big Clear Lake

Cobalt, Idaho

15.1 mi

Distance

5,381 ft

Elev. Gain

7h 16m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
The biggest of the mountain lakes is called the Major lake in a chain thatcovers MountMcGuire, and it is not always KNOWN by the other lakes within it. It has good fishing and a splendid beauty that makes it a good place to call home. The bathroom is next to the lake. The junction to the ship island and sparrow lakes is the exact same path that leads straight toward them, it was reported. It's two miles from there if you want to get to this beautiful lake that is mostly visible over several other lakes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,587 ft
Max:2,810 ft
1,640 ft
1,640 ft
2,587 ft2,661 ft2,736 ft2,810 ft0.0 mi3.8 mi7.6 mi11.3 mi15.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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