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Alpine lake in the state of Idaho
Lower Hanson Lake
Location of Lower Hanson Lake in Idaho, USA.Location of Lower Hanson Lake in Idaho, USA.Lower Hanson LakeShow map of IdahoLocation of Lower Hanson Lake in Idaho, USA.Location of Lower Hanson Lake in Idaho, USA.Lower Hanson LakeShow map of the United States
LocationCuster County, Idaho
Coordinates44°12′27″N 115°06′49″W / 44.207503°N 115.113717°W / 44.207503; -115.113717
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsCreek to Stanley Lake Creek to Salmon River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length0.22 mi (0.35 km)
Max. width0.11 mi (0.18 km)
Surface elevation7,960 ft (2,430 m)

Lower Hanson 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. Lower Hanson Lake is accessed via Sawtooth National Forest trail 640 from the Stanley Lake trailhead on forest service road 455 from State Highway 21.

Upper and Middle Hanson Lakes are a short distance uphill from Lower Hanson 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" .1:126,720, 1"=2 miles. Twin Falls, Idaho: Sawtooth National Forest, United States Forest Service, 1998.

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