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Lake Darling Trail #52
Gentle grades provide easy access to this mountain lake. Popular with day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders, this trail passes through a forested area providing access to scenic Lake Darling, Gordon Creek Trail 161, Callahan Trail 54 and Pend Oreille Divide Trail 67.
There are several campsites at Lake Darling. Mosquitoes and moose are both frequent visitors so don't forget your insect repellent and a camera.
USGS Quad(s): Mt. Pend Oreille
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View a more detailed map of the trail area.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Heavy |
|---|---|
| Restrictions: | From Road 419 to Lake Darling - Closed to all mortorized use all year long except snowmobiles. |
| Closest Towns: | Sandpoint, Idaho |
General Information
Directions:From Sandpoint take Hwy. 200 east 12 miles to Trestle Creek Road 275; turn left onto Road 275 and go 16 miles to Lightning Creek Road 419; turn left onto Road 419 and go approximately 1 mile to the trailhead located on the left just before the bridge.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Gentle grades provide easy access to this mountain lake. Popular with day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders, this trail passes through a forested area providing access to scenic Lake Darling, Gordon Creek Trail 161, Callahan Trail 54 and Pend Oreille Divide Trail 67. There are several campsites at Lake Darling. Mosquitoes and moose are both frequent visitors so don't forget your insect repellent and a camera.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Dispersed Camping
There are dispersed camping opportunities at Lake Darling.Lake and Pond Fishing
Mountain lake fishing on Lake Darling.| Fish Species | Brook trout |
Day Hiking
Gentle grades provide easy access to this mountain lake. Popular with day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Backpacking
Gentle grades provide easy access to this mountain lake. Popular with day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
|---|
Horse Riding
Gentle grades provide easy access to this mountain lake. Popular with day hikers, backpackers and horseback riders.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Viewing Wildlife
Moose are frequent visitors so don't forget your camera.
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