-Mapped by Galen Williams
TO TRAILHEAD: Follow I-90 E to ID 3 S. In Clarkia, turn L onto Poplar St., then R onto FR 301. Drive approximately 25 mi. to trailhead on L.
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FSH01
| Dist: 5.54 mi |
Points: 1099 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
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Spokane: Lookout Mtn Fish Lake
FSH001
Location: 47.044571°, -115.944801°
From Lookout Mtn. trailhead, begin hiking WNW on Trail 52
FSH002
Location: 47.045620°, -115.952202°
R @ 3-way, hiking through open meadow
FSH003
Location: 47.051800°, -115.952797°
L @ Y, stay on Trail 52; weathered Widow Mtn. emerges to R
FSH004
Location: 47.056110°, -115.955399°
Continue hiking up gradual incline; sporadic breaks in pine forest provides views W of evergreen-cloaked hills
FSH005
Location: 47.064442°, -115.955803°
Traverse W hill slope; clearing brings views of Grandmother Mtn.
FSH006
Location: 47.066761°, -115.956703°
Cross low-flow, muddy creek; not a recommended water source
FSH007
Location: 47.070011°, -115.959702°
Head 100 ft. NE off trail, to view placid waters of Lost Lake below; trail bears W, crossing treeline and skirting E side of lake basin
FSH008
Location: 47.074860°, -115.964104°
Break for blueberries before tackling Lookout Mtn.?s rocky summit
FSH009
Location: 47.083038°, -115.966301°
Huckleberries, raspberries, and views of the Clearwater Mtns. await on Lookout Mtn. (6,789 ft.), where remnants of an old tower deteriorate among white granite
FSH010
Location: 47.085960°, -115.969902°
E view showcases series of shallow ponds; find thirsty moose here
FSH011
Location: 47.090858°, -115.971802°
Cautiously descend rocky granite slope, following gentle, juniper-lined ridge as Fish Lake peeks out to NE
FSH012
Location: 47.100731°, -115.970802°
Turn R onto sidetrail, following stream to Fish Lake. Forest gives way to swampy clearing with good bird-watching
FSH013
Location: 47.100239°, -115.963203°
Fish Lake. Surrounded by thick grass, this oasis attracts moose, elk, and an occasional bear. Fire ring on S shore; no permit needed. Retrace steps to trailhead
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