Name: Jennie Lake Trail
Rating: 4.7

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The Jennie Lake Trail is a fairly gradual trail with some steep sections towards the end. This trail can be popular on the weekends (both hikers and bikers) so stay alert. It is still pretty remote so don't expect massive crowds.

The first part of this trail does not have any creek crossings except a few tiny wet spots in the early season. As you approach the lake, the rocks in the trail will get larger. This is a great out-and-back and is even worth bringing along a fishing pole if you have some interest in fishing.

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Land Manager: USFS - Boise National Forest Office

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Chris Cook with improvements by Adam Brown

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4.7 from 7 votes

#3

in Boise National Forest

#1994

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4.7 from 7 votes

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#3

in Boise National Forest

#58

in Idaho

#1,994

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May 29, 2018 near Idaho City, ID

View of trail nearing summit of Jennie Lake Trail.

May 29, 2018 near Idaho City, ID

May 29, 2018 near Idaho City, ID

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Jun 28, 2023

Joshua Courter

Several down trees. Try to stay on main trail. Snow small portion of trail from avalanche. Lake is clear. Area still a little muddy from rains. 4.5mi — 9h 08m

Aug 10, 2019

Mark Elli

awesome!

Jun 29, 2019

Joe Mondragon

4.5mi — 11h 42m

Jun 19, 2019

Hayley Helm

Gorgeous late spring day for a hike. 8.8mi — 3h 00m

Nov 5, 2018

Mike Taylor

gorgeous 9mi

Aug 29, 2018

Kendra Lacy

9.2mi

Aug 18, 2018

Mary Ann Valenzuela

Had a peaceful night out at the lake, definitely looking forward to ding it again

May 28, 2018

Brian Diehl

9.8mi

Jul 22, 2017

Melissa Kidd

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Jennie Lake Trail

“A gradual climb to an amazing lake. ”

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Point to Point

7,836' 2,388 m

5,937' 1,810 m

1,903' 580 m

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