Chain Lakes

Difficulty: Easy
Trip Type: Scenic Drive / Roadside
Distance: ~0.1 miles round trip
Elevation: 9,800 feet
Coordinates: 44.92116, -109.50951
Time: ~2-minute walk to the water
Access: Easy dirt road. Suitable for standard vehicles.
Bugs: Minimal (little to no bugs)

Getting there

Unlike the more rugged lakes deeper in this chain, Chain Lakes is highly accessible. You can reach it by driving down a straightforward, easy dirt road that does not require a high-clearance vehicle.

The hike

There is no major hiking required to visit this destination. Once you park your vehicle along the easy dirt road, it is just a short, 2-minute walk straight to the lake shoreline.

Tips & safety

• Road Conditions: The dirt road is smooth enough for standard cars to navigate safely without any specialized off-road equipment.

• Fishing: WYG&F data is pending, but we didn't catch any fish at this specific stop.