
Born Lakes
Getting There: Follow Idaho hwy 75 about 15 miles south of Stanley. After crossing fourth of July creek the gravel road access is on the left. The trailhead is about 15 miles further at the end of this road. A Sawtooth Recreation trailhead pass is required
Location: Boulder Chain Lakes Area, Custer County
Trailhead: Fourth of July Creed/Lake Trail
Elevation: Trailhead 8,720, highest lake is 9,700 ft
Trail Length: 9 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 980 ft
Maps: USGS: Boulder Chain Lakes, Washington Peak
Pictures: Born Lake, Born Lake Three
Closest Town: Stanley
Forest Information:
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
208-726-7672 or 208-774-3681
Backpacking Gear Sites
Eastern
Mountain Sports (EMS)
Sierra
Trading Post
Cabela's
Mountain
Equipment Co-op
REI
Altrec
Moosejaw
USOutdoorStore
Overton's
Gander Mountain
Patagonia
Paragon Sports
Orvis
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