Steep Lakes
Status
Established
Year Established
1988
Location
Station
State
Idaho
National Forest Regions
Northern Region (R1)
46.875833, -114.940278
Steep Lakes Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
784ac (317ha)
Elevation Range
5,750' (1,753m) - 7,290' (2,222m)
Primary Features
Paired lakes of similar characteristics except for presence of golden trout in one and no fish in the other, old-growth mountain hemlock and subalpine fir habitat types
Last updated January 31, 2023