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Norton, Miner, and Prairie Lakes Loop – Sawtooth National Forest

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United States

Idaho

Blaine County

Norton, Miner, and Prairie Lakes Loop – Sawtooth National Forest

Hard

Norton, Miner, and Prairie Lakes Loop – Sawtooth National Forest

07:07

20.0km

1,210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Sawtooth National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.45 km

Lower Norton Lake

Highlight • Lake

A short, but steep hike will get you to the picture-perfect Norton Lakes located at the base of Norton Peak. The lakes consist of a lower and an upper lake.

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3.79 km

Upper Norton Lake

Highlight • Lake

Upper Norton Lake is the higher one of two scenic emerald-green lakes close to Norton Peak. There can be snow cover until early summer.

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6.19 km

Miner Lake

Highlight • Lake

Miner Lake is a crystal-clear alpine lake at the base of towering Norton Peak and a steep rock wall to the other side. The beautiful Norton Lakes are just around the corner.

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12.3 km

Prairie Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Prairie Lakes consists of one larger lake west of the trail and some smaller ponds on the east side of the trail. It is a perfect spot to take a break.

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

18.7 km

1.25 km

Elevation

Highest point (3,000 m)

Lowest point (2,330 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 2 December

-2°C

-10°C

100 %

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Norton, Miner, and Prairie Lakes Loop – Sawtooth National Forest

Lower Norton Lake

Upper Norton Lake

Miner Lake

Prairie Lakes

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