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Scree Lake

Coordinates: 44°03′42″N 114°35′43″W / 44.06167°N 114.59528°W / 44.06167; -114.59528
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Quiet Lake
Location of Scree Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Scree Lake in Idaho, USA.
Quiet Lake
Location of Scree Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Scree Lake in Idaho, USA.
Quiet Lake
LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates44°03′42″N 114°35′43″W / 44.06167°N 114.59528°W / 44.06167; -114.59528[1]
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsLittle Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length546 m (1,791 ft)
Max. width330 m (1,080 ft)
Surface elevation2,820 m (9,250 ft)

Scree 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.[2]

Scree Lake is northeast of Merriam Peak, upstream of Baker Lake and Noisy Lakes, and downstream of Shallow Lake.

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scree Lake
  2. ^ 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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