Nip and Tuck Road (101.31 miles away)
Stanley, Idaho
Black Lake Road
Scout Route
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Black Lake Road in Idaho is a scenic route that leads to the picturesque Black Lake. The road is known for its rugged beauty, winding through the mountains and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It's a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking to explore Idaho's wilderness.
The Placer Basin Gold Mine, roughly 2.5 miles up Black Lake Road from FD105, was discovered by Arthur Frenchie David in about 1882. A small quantity of high-grade ore was found, but the work was sporadic and yielded little metal. A mill, built about 1905, ran only one summer. Ore was hauled by wagon to the railroad.
Only a few families lived here at one time. Additional work was done in the 1930s, and another mill was built, part of which still stands. Most of the machinery was later salvaged and hauled away.
You can see Smith Mountain Lookout from the road up, and you won't want to miss the beautiful views from it, which is only a 10-minute detour. If you don't have the clearance for this road, it's still worth the 5-to-10-minute hike up!
Camping is best suited for Black Lake Campground.
If your destination is Smith Mountain and not Black Lake, the road is usually open by June.
