Emerald Lake (Idaho)

Emerald Lake
Location Custer County, Idaho
Coordinates 44°03′05″N 114°36′35″W / 44.051267°N 114.609737°W / 44.051267; -114.609737Coordinates: 44°03′05″N 114°36′35″W / 44.051267°N 114.609737°W / 44.051267; -114.609737
Type Glacial
Primary outflows Little Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 214 m (702 ft)
Max. width 140 m (460 ft)
Surface elevation 3,020 m (9,910 ft)

Emerald Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While no trails lead to the lake, it can be accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 047.[1]

Emerald Lake is northeast of Merriam Peak, upstream of Baker and Cornice Lakes, and downstream of Glacier and Rock Lakes.

References

  1. Sawtooth National Forest. “Sawtooth National Forest” [map].1:126,720, 1”=2 miles. Twin Falls, Idaho: Sawtooth National Forest, United States Forest Service, 1998.

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