Baker Lake (Custer County, Idaho) facts for kids
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Log bridge at Baker Lake
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 Baker Lake
Location in Idaho
Baker Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Custer County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44°03′24″N 114°33′51″W / 44.056704°N 114.564083°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Little Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Max. width | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Surface area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 8,468 ft (2,581 m) |
Baker Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located high up in the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho, in the United States. It's part of the amazing Sawtooth National Recreation Area, a special place known for its stunning natural beauty. This lake gets its name from the Baker family, who used to have mining claims nearby many years ago.
Exploring Baker Lake: A Mountain Gem
Baker Lake is a type of lake called a glacial lake. This means it was formed a very long time ago by huge sheets of ice called glaciers. As these glaciers moved, they carved out the land, leaving behind deep hollows that later filled with water when the ice melted.
Where is Baker Lake Located?
This lovely lake is found in Custer County, Idaho. It sits nestled in the impressive White Cloud Mountains. You can find it just east of a mountain called Merriam Peak.
Nearby Lakes and How to Visit
Baker Lake isn't alone in this mountain area. It's connected to several other lakes that are upstream from it. These include:
- Castle Lake
- Cornice Lake
- Emerald Lake
- Glacier Lake
- Noisy Lake
- Quiet Lake
- Rock Lake
- Scree Lake
- Shallow Lake
If you want to visit Baker Lake, you can get there by following Sawtooth National Forest trail 047. This trail leads you through the beautiful natural scenery of the area.
