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13.3 mi
Distance
3,133 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 16m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't have an editorial description for Upper Palisades Lake Trail in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.
For current conditions, closures, and route notes, check the official sources below — they're the authority for this trail, not us. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Hunt context
This trail crosses hunting units
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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Campgrounds near this trail
Palisades Creek Campground
0.2 mi away · ID
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SWAN VALLEY RV PARK (Formerly Buck's RV Park)
2.4 mi away · ID
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Palisades Cabins & RV Park
2.9 mi away · ID
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Targhee National Forest Riverside Park Campground
3.9 mi away · ID
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The Park At Swan Valley
4 mi away · ID
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Riverside Park Campground
4 mi away · ID
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