12.6 miles
Distance
1,448 ft
Climb
-1,449 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
7,183 ft
Altitude min
7,191 ft
Altitude start
7,192 ft
Altitude end
-31%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Experience this 13.4-mile out-and-back trail near Stanley, Idaho. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

source: AllTrails
Detailed Description
Imogene Lake is a 13 mile popular intermediate route located near Stanley Idaho. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,448 ft with a max elevation of 8,427 ft then descends -1,449 ft.
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Lake

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Sep 21, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: May 19, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Avg time
    5 hr 25 min
  • Altitude min
    7,183 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,191 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,192 ft
  • Climb
    1,448 ft
  • Descent
    -1,449 ft
  • Grade max
    -31%
  • Grade min
    31%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Red Fish Lake
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    3

Directions

  1. Walk east on Upper Hell Roaring.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Walk west on Upper Hell Roaring.
  4. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  5. Walk northwest on Upper Hell Roaring.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Walk southwest on Hell Roaring.
  8. Continue for 500 meters.
  9. Walk west on Hell Roaring.
  10. Continue for 600 meters.
  11. Walk west on Hell Roaring.
  12. Continue for 600 meters.
  13. Walk southwest on Hell Roaring.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Walk south on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  16. Continue for 30 meters.
  17. Walk south on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Walk west on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  20. Continue for 500 meters.
  21. Walk southwest on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  22. Continue for 500 meters.
  23. Walk west on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  24. Continue for 500 meters.
  25. Walk northwest on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Walk southwest on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  28. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  29. Walk south on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  30. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  31. Walk northeast on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Walk northwest on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  34. Continue for 700 meters.
  35. Walk northeast on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  36. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  37. Walk southeast on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  38. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  39. Walk west on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  40. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  41. Walk northeast on Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North).
  42. Continue for 400 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Hell Roaring.
  44. Continue for 400 meters.
  45. Walk east on Hell Roaring.
  46. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  47. Turn right onto Upper Hell Roaring.
  48. Continue for 200 meters.
  49. Walk southeast on Upper Hell Roaring.
  50. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  51. Walk east on Upper Hell Roaring.
  52. Continue for 800 meters.
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Hell Roaring
May 19, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Boise)
May 19, 2026
Trail is clear of snow and mud. I counted 25 or so trees starting from the lower trailhead. Ran down the trail to upper trailhead and road. Only a few trees down on the upper trail and the road is clear.
Alice Lake - Redfish Lake (North)
Sep 21, 2025 @ 6:36am (America/Boise)
Sep 21, 2025
The section from Imogene to Hell Roaring is well maintained and clear. The section from Hell Roaring to Grand Mogul hasn't seen maintenance in years with easily 100 down trees and much steeper gradient not typical of most trails in the Sawtooth Wilderness.
Upper Hell Roaring
Jun 1, 2025 @ 10:58pm
Jun 1, 2025
Few trees. No snow. Road is also good to go.
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