Hike to Beehive Lakes
Naples, Idaho
Details
Distance
9 miles
Elevation Gain
2040 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Rose Freeman
Hike through a thick forest filled with wild blueberries to this scenic, turquoise alpine lake is tucked beneath Twin Peaks, Idaho. This adventure makes for a great day hike to the lake or an overnight to explore the surrounding peaks!
To get to the trailhead, drive north on highway 95 from Sandpoint and turn left onto Pack River Road near the gas station. Drive approximately 19 miles and look for the sign on the left for Beehive Lakes Trailhead. The road was passable but I would recommend 4 wheel drive.
This hike begins at 4,420 feet and climbs 6,460 feet in 4.5 miles. The trail leads through a thick forest with views of surrounding granite mountains. The forest floor is covered with wild blueberries in the late summer and fall! We were able to follow the first 3 miles of the trail well. The last 1.5 miles watch carefully for cairns leading the way up the granite slabs to the lake. It took us 2.5 hours to hike to the lake.
We explored around the lake and made our way up toward Twin Peaks for lunch. It took 2 hours to hike back down to the car.
There is a food box located along the shoreline of the lake when you first arrive. If you decide to stay overnight, make sure to place food in the box to keep away bears.
Beautiful little alpine lake tucked beneath towering peaks!
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Hike to Beehive Lakes Reviews
I did this when the trail was still covered in snow. Great hike, the last push up the rock to the lake is slow going, but worth the effort. Absolutely stunning when it’s covered in snow.. but be prepared for some wet feet on the way back. The last little section to the lake is a swampy and deep in the snow
5.0
Backpacked here twice over the last two years. Favorite alpine lake in the area! Hike is a bit steep with packs on, but not too bad. The scramble up to the peaks is great although we found the last 400 feet to the tallest twin to be a bit sketchy (eroded)
5.0
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