Shelf Lake, White Clouds Wilderness

Name: Shelf Lake
Address: White Clouds Wilderness, United States

#10 among attractions in White Clouds Wilderness

Natural attraction, Lake

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Shelf Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is named for a distinct rock shelf extending around the south and west shores of the lake. ()

Length: 902 ftWidth: 579 ftElevation: 8950 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°4'13"N, 114°34'5"W

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White Clouds Wilderness United States

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Shelf Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quiet Lake, Hatchet Lake, Frog Lake, Baker Lake.

1.6 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
Quiet Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
42 min walk • Quiet 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.
~1430 ftSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Hatchet Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
7 min walk • Hatchet Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is named for its distinct hatchet shape as seen from above.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Frog Lake, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
32 min walk • Frog Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 047.
1 miS
Natural attraction, Lake
Baker Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
25 min walk • Baker Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
1.3 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Hummock Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
33 min walk • Hummock Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 683.
~1050 ftW
Natural attraction, Lake
Sliderock Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
6 min walk • Sliderock Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is named for a jumbled rock slide that extends into the lake from the south side.
1.1 miNW
Natural attraction, Lake
Hourglass Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
29 min walk • Hourglass Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 683.
0.4 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Lodgepole Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
11 min walk • Lodgepole Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 683.
1.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
Noisy Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
30 min walk • Noisy 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.
1.6 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake
Scree Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
42 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Lake
Tiny Lake, White Clouds Wilderness
31 min walk • Tiny Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 683. Tiny Lake is northwest of Merriam Peak and located in the lower section of the Boulder Chain Lakes Basin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shelf Lake?

Nearby attractions include Sliderock Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (6 min walk), Hatchet Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (7 min walk), Lodgepole Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (11 min walk), Willow Lake, White Clouds Wilderness (13 min walk).