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From Sandpoint, take highway 200 to highway 56. Just before milemarker 25, turn left onto Troy Mine Road. At 3 miles take the right fork onto the first road where the sign says "spar lake". Follow this road as it turns to the left at the next fork, again following the signs for spar lake. After a couple more miles, turn left at the intersection, following the signs to Spar Lake. Continue past the campground a few miles until the road ends at the parking for the trailhead. From Libby/Troy take highway 2 to highway 56. Just After milemarker 25 (Little Joe's), turn right onto Troy Mine Road. At 3 miles take the right fork onto the first road where the sign says "spar lake". Follow this road as it turns to the left at the next fork, again following the signs for spar lake. After a couple more miles, turn left at the intersection, following the signs to Spar Lake. Continue past the campground a few miles until the road ends at the parking for the trailhead.
Hike Description:Head into Little Spar Lake to enjoy an afternoon exploring the lake and enjoying the scenery before recharging your spirit and hiking shoes overnight in camp. We will hike up to the lake in the morning before the heat sets in. The trail is about 4 miles long with an elevation gain around 1900 feet. You gain and lose this elevation a few times, making it a bit more difficult. The pristine blue water of Little spar lake is a welcome sight when you reach it. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon resting, exploring, foraging, swimming or just enjoying each other’s company. Retreating to our tents for a peaceful night of sleep, we will then rise in the morning and hike out before the sun heats up the drainage too much.
We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am Mountain Time (8am PT).
*Hike is contingent on road to the trailhead conditions/repairs.
