Wednesday, August 1, we went in search of Cliff and Wade Lakes in Idaho. They are located about 26 miles from the Red Rock RV Park, hidden in the hills nearby.
Cliff and Wade Lakes sit on a geologic fault that form a chasm that filled with water; cliffs surround much of the lakes shorelines. Cliff lake is the larger and somewhat more isolated of the two. Wade lake is more accessible, it is spring fed and stays partly ice-free in the winter.
These lakes are part of the Hidden Lake Chain of
lakes in the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest. They also sit on the Madison fault line. This area has been the most active section of the fault. In 1959, the Hebgen Lake earthquake struck and shook the area with such force that the water sloshed out of Wade Lake, tossing fish up on the banks.
These lakes are located northwest of Yellowstone National Park and are 6,300 feet above sea level.
The water in each of these lakes is crystal clear. Fishing is a very popular sport in these lakes along with camping and simply enjoying the beautiful views!!
On our way back to the campsite, John decided to drive the Sawtelle Peak. To read about that adventure see the blog below.
Love for now,
Candy and Johnny
