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Lower Hanson Lake

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Type
  
Glacial

Max. length
  
0.22 mi (0.35 km)

Surface elevation
  
2,426 m

Width
  
180 m

Basin countries
  
United States

Max. width
  
0.11 mi (0.18 km)

Length
  
350 m

Outflow location
  
Salmon River

Primary outflows
  
Creek to Stanley Lake Creek to Salmon River

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

Map of Lower Hanson Lake, Idaho 83637, USA

Upper and Middle Hanson Lakes are a short distance uphill from Lower Hansen Lake. The stream that drains the Hanson Lakes goes over Bridal Veil Falls before flowing into Stanley Lake Creek.

References

Lower Hanson Lake Wikipedia