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Heather Lake via East Fork Hyalite

based on 29 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 19 in
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4.7 mi
Distance
2 hrs 16 min
Time
terrain
2,064 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Heather Lake in Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area.

This trail goes by Emerald Lake.

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    2 years, 2 months ago
    Very pretty lake in a neat little basin-ish area close to the peaks nearby.
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    5 months, 2 weeks ago
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apkirkland 3 months ago
emerald and heather lakes
Molly, Izy, Archie
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SweetWatch1989 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Matt May 4 years, 4 months ago

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