Since the pandemic began I have been itching to get away from town for a nice, easy going hike in my favorite Idaho mountains. I took advantage of the long Labor Day weekend and ditched my cozy apartment. For four days I looked at the gorgeous view of Larkins Lake, one of the many lakes that are characteristic of the Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area (MLPA).
This 16-mile round-trip hike along Smith Ridge Trail 240 to Larkins Lake is an easy weekend getaway for beginning hikers, despite the long drive from Moscow.
Late summer is the perfect time to go.