Edith Lake facts for kids
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 Edith Lake
Location in Idaho
Edith Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Custer County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43°58′37″N 114°57′33″W / 43.976975°N 114.959086°W |
| Lake type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | Creek to Salmon River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 0.14 mi (0.23 km) |
| Max. width | 0.08 mi (0.13 km) |
| Surface elevation | 8,660 ft (2,640 m) |
Edith Lake is a beautiful, small lake found high up in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho, United States. It's located in Custer County and is part of the amazing Sawtooth National Recreation Area. This special lake is known as an "alpine lake" because it sits very high in the mountains.
Discover Edith Lake
Edith Lake is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) south of a town called Stanley. It's a great spot for adventurers who love nature and hiking!
How Was Edith Lake Formed?
Edith Lake is a type of lake called a glacial lake. This means it was formed a very long time ago by giant sheets of ice called glaciers. As these glaciers moved, they carved out the land, leaving behind a basin that later filled with water.
The lake is located at an elevation of 8,660 feet (2,640 meters) above sea level. Because it's so high up, the lake often stays frozen, even into early summer! Imagine a lake that's still icy when it's warm outside!
Exploring the Area
Edith Lake is located inside the Sawtooth Wilderness. A wilderness area is a very wild and protected place where nature is left mostly untouched. To help keep it wild, you need a special pass called a wilderness permit to visit. You can usually get these permits at the trailheads, which are the starting points for hiking trails.
If you want to hike to Edith Lake, one popular way is from the Yellow Belly Lake trailhead. The hike from there is about 9 miles (14.5 km) long. Another way to get close to the area is by starting from the Pettit Lake trailhead. Both of these trailheads can be reached from State Highway 75 by taking Sawtooth National Forest road 208. The trail will lead you towards Edith Lake, often passing by another pretty lake called Farley Lake along the way.
