Hike Jennie Lake Trail, Idaho

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The entire trail is suitable for the whole family or elderly folks with a travel time as short as 2 hours for the ambitious hiker. There are no creek crossings, but there are several places where springs cross the trail tread. All of them can be easily stepped over. Going through the last meadow, the trail leaves the creek quite a ways before circling back around the lake. Cairns are in place throughout the meadow, so the trail is easily located as one travels. There are several locations along the trail where the creek is nearby, making for enjoyable rest spots. A elevation stream ecosystems through forested areas, meadows, and finally the high alpine lake environment. The lake provides opportunities for fishing with its population of trout species. Several dispersed camp sites are located around the lake's perimeter, some with existing fire rings. There is a large camp site on the far side of the lake, large enough for groups of 15-20 with several small tents. There are places for pack animals or horses to graze, but keeping them away from the delicate shoreline is essential. Water is not suitable for drinking without prior treatment. Please select a spot at least 100' from the lake and any other open water for human waste and waste water. Directions: From Boise, Idaho, Travel northeast along state to Idaho City, Idaho. Turn off State Highway 21 onto Forest Service (FS) Road 384 at Edna Creek (18 miles past Idaho City). Follow FS Road 384 for 6 miles to FS Road 348, just before Willow Creek Campground (do not cross Crooked River Bridge). Turn upriver on FS Road 348 for 5 miles and cross a wooden bridge. About .2 miles further is a lodgepole pine flat, which is the trailhead for people with stock. While the main trailhead can accommodate these larger vehicles, we recommend unloading here and riding the extra mile. Otherwise, continue up FS Road 348 up and over low pass to FS Road 372, about 1.5 miles past the first trailhead. Turn left onto FS Road 372 and go another 200 yards to the main trailhead identified by large signs/registration box.

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