Shallow 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.[1]

Shallow Lake
Shallow Lake
Location of Shallow Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Shallow Lake in Idaho, USA.
Shallow Lake
Location of Shallow Lake in Idaho, USA.
Location of Shallow Lake in Idaho, USA.
Shallow Lake
LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates44°03′48″N 114°35′57″W / 44.063415°N 114.599180°W / 44.063415; -114.599180
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsLittle Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length260 m (850 ft)
Max. width96 m (315 ft)
Surface elevation2,940 m (9,650 ft)

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

References

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  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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