Edna Lake facts for kids
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 Edna Lake
Location in Idaho
Edna Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Boise County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43°58′15″N 114°59′30″W / 43.97083°N 114.99167°W |
| Lake type | Glacial |
| Primary inflows | South Fork Payette River |
| Primary outflows | South Fork Payette River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 0.39 mi (0.63 km) |
| Max. width | 0.27 mi (0.43 km) |
| Surface elevation | 8,404 ft (2,562 m) |
Edna Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located high in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho. It's found in Boise County, within the amazing Sawtooth National Recreation Area. An alpine lake is a lake that is found at a high elevation, usually in mountains.
Discover Edna Lake
Edna Lake is about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of a town called Stanley. It's also about 14.5 miles (23 km) southeast of Grandjean. This lake is in a very remote area called the Sawtooth Wilderness. You can reach Edna Lake by following trails from many different directions. Some of these trails start from the Sawtooth Valley (to the east), Grandjean (to the northwest), Redfish Lake (to the north), and Atlanta (to the south).
Surrounding Nature and Lakes
Edna Lake is part of a group of lakes in the same area. Other lakes nearby include Vernon Lake and Virginia Lake. These lakes are all located along the main ridge of the Sawtooth Mountains. They are also close to where Boise, Custer, and Elmore counties meet.
Exploring the Wilderness Safely
Since Edna Lake is inside the Sawtooth Wilderness, you need a special permit to visit. You can get a wilderness permit at the trailheads before you start your hike. These permits help protect the natural beauty of the wilderness for everyone to enjoy.
