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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Parking is in a wide unsigned pullout along Mount Rose Highway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The route to Hidden Lake first follows a rough forest road into the trees.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The trail to Hidden Lake is short, and good for exploring for those wondering where the backroads off of the highway lead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The trail wraps among the pine trees on the mountains eastern face.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
The path soon becomes incredibly rough, with short steep slopes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Views of Slide Mountain through the gaps in the forest canopy.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
There is some technical wayfinding however it is easy to keep the small lake as a landmark.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Stone lined path leading to the lake's edge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/31/2025
Hidden Lake is a small seasonal lake on the eastern slope of Mount Rose.