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Salmon- Challis National Forest Lost River Ranger District Length: 9 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Trails Begins: Trailhead off Copper Basin Road #138 Trail Ends: Golden Lake Elevation: 8,000 feet Conveniences available: There is parking at the trailhead as well as drinking water, toilets, stock loading ramp. Also available within 1.2 mile is the Lake Creek Transfer Camp. General Season of Use: Early July through mid October. This motorized trail was reconstructed to accommodate trail bikes in 1983 with state funds. Trail follows Lake Creek through mountain meadows and thickets of lodge pole pine at a moderate climb. Three miles up the canyon the traveler will pass an old historic mining cabin. After leaving the canyon, you will begin climbing at a steeper rate ( 12% to 20% grade) and negotiate switchbacks until it reaches the attractive Round Lake where, if you have come prepared, you may catch a mess of arctic grayling! Trail makes a moderate loop to all the lakes, then drops down to the main trail again. A number of aspen and conifer trees will be noted in this area.
