Mystery Lake
Status
Established
Year Established
1997
Location
Station
State
Idaho
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)
44.491667, -114.798333
Mystery Lake Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
517ac (209ha)
Elevation Range
8,560' (2,609m) - 10,329' (3,148m)
Primary Features
Consists of a glaciated basin in the headwaters of Mystery Creek in the relatively arid central portion of the Salmon River Mountains. The basin encompasses several lakes that vary in size and productivity. Representative of subalpine fir forest and whitebark pine woodland representing the xeric end of their respective habitat and series. There is a considerable amount of talus/cliff plant communities at the upper elevations.
Last updated February 2, 2023