Middle Hanson Lake

Middle Hansen Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is approximately 8.7 miles (14.0 km) west of Stanley. Middle Hansen Lake is accessed via Sawtooth National Forest trail 640 from the Stanley Lake trailhead on forest service road 455 from State Highway 21.[1]

Middle Hanson Lake
Middle Hanson Lake
Middle Hanson Lake
LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates44.209375°N 115.117028°W / 44.209375; -115.117028
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsCreek to Stanley Lake Creek to Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length0.27 mi (0.43 km)
Max. width0.16 mi (0.26 km)
Surface elevation8,115 ft (2,473 m)

Middle Hansen Lake is the largest of the three Hansen Lakes. Upper and Lower Hanson Lakes are a short distance uphill from Middle Hansen Lake. The stream that drains the Hanson Lakes goes over Bridal Veil Falls before flowing into Stanley Lake Creek.

References

  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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