Toxaway Lake is an alpine lake in the western United States, in Custer County, Idaho. Located high in the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, it is approximately 17 miles (27 km) south of Stanley. The lake's surface elevation is 8,323 ft (2,537 m) above sea level.

Toxaway Lake
Toxaway Lake from Sand Mountain Pass
Location of Toxaway Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Toxaway Lake in Idaho, USA.
Toxaway Lake
Location of Toxaway Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Toxaway Lake in Idaho, USA.
Toxaway Lake
LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates43°58′N 114°58′W / 43.96°N 114.97°W / 43.96; -114.97
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsCreek to Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length0.92 mi (1.48 km)
Max. width0.36 mi (0.58 km)
Surface elevation8,323 ft (2,537 m)
Islands2

A trail from the Yellow Belly Lake and Pettit Lake trailheads leads towards Toxaway Lake via Farley Lake. These trailheads can be accessed from State Highway 75 via Sawtooth National Forest road 208.[1]

Toxaway Lake is in the Sawtooth Wilderness and wilderness permit can be obtained at trailheads. Campfires in this section of the Sawtooth Wilderness are prohibited due to heavy use and limited firewood.

References edit

  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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