Beautiful lake. Plenty of huckleberries and thimble berries to forage however. The sites:: I love the fact that when trail running (at least for me) pace is something not to worry about. Yesterday at 9:03 AM. Wonderful state park. You can see the Selkirks, the Cabinet Wilderness, Lake Pond Oreille. Awesome views, the wild flowers were fantastic! We brought bear spray but didn’t see any bears. Huckleberries were plentiful and literally across the trail. Bring your fly rod, plenty of brookies. Just down the hill you will come to a cross pond 15 on the earthen dam 10. Lake darling has amazing views and the summit is incredible. Log In. Any size motor may be operated at "no wake" speeds. We did the loop back and the last part of the trail had a lot of down trees that we climbed over, very over grown. or. Lake Darling also provides several designated canoe routes for those who like a leisurely paddle around the lake. 161 is over grown but lots of huckleberries. Great hike to Lake Darling. Coming down the other side of the loop is a real adventure. It’s great if one uses a … It is well worth the hike! The beach at Lake Darling is a fun spot for swimmers and sunbathers, young and old. My little car made it but I was afraid the rocks were gonna pop my tire a few times. A party was going on Saturday night. To make the trip a 4-mile out-and-back, hikers can turn around here and return to the … The campsites even have a bear box so you don't need to hang food. Lake Darling has a large and well equipped campground. The last 2 miles you drop 2700 ft. The first loop is ½ mile long and features a scenic overlook with a bench. It was a beautiful hike and worth it. Facebook. Lake Darling is 302 acres (122 ha) and has approximately 18 miles (29 km) of shoreline. Pack bear spray, we didn't see any bears, just lots of scat. There can be moose on the ridgeline trail. Can't wait to do it again. A 13.6 mile trail encircles the entire lake. A pleasant trail leads through an evergreen forest of fir and spruce to the lake, which comes with a pretty campsite and a good chance of seeing a moose. Saw some Elk. Nice shelter house able to reserve. The park, campground, lake and other amenities are now open to the public. Two boat ramps are located around the lake for convenient lake access. There were huckleberries to snack on along the way. A few of our accomplishments include: Ding Darling Trail, Ding Darling Welcome Area, Four Season Cabins, Four Seasons Lodge & Grills, Beach Playground, Beach Shelter & Restroom, Osprey Nesting Poles, and Park Shop Roofing. The views from the top make it all worth while though. Ran into only 2 other people on the hike near Mt Pend Oreille junction. Nice areas to picnic. This hike requires LOTS of bug spray and bear spray. Nice stop in mid-October . The campsites even have a bear box so you don't need to hang food. All sites are large and level. Great trail for first time hikers or groups with children. Great area for huckleberry picking. We were kept awake at night by a huge moose doing laps across the shallow lake. It was a beautiful hike and worth it. Sort by: Hiked here recently? Nice boat ramp with plenty of parking. A 13.6 mile trail encircles the entire lake. Darling Mountain Hike Info. It was selected due to ease of access, but I was , overall, not impressed. One trail leads to an old cemetery. I found the first 3 mi of hike easy, next mi moderate, and remaining mile plus strenuous to brutal. Message us! Was there on 7/10/16, trail to Lake Darling was great. Extremely well kept. There was a picnic table at the small campsite and a great bear box for storing food. We were planning on doing the 8 mile loop but only made it to the lake and back. Forest road is fine for all vehicles to the TH. Beautiful 360 ridge trail views at the top to mount Pend Orielle. That’s what you will find at Lake Darling Campground and it’s best you join in the fun. The lake filled within about 10 inches of crest by June … Trailhead. The lake had millions of tadpoles and small frogs, about 3/4'' long. Plenty of huckleberries and thimble berries to forage however. My iPhone got me lost using the directions from this app (took me to the middle of a field near sandpoint), so I just looked up lake Darling on my google maps and it got me there easily (I also followed signs to the trailhead). Yelling at the moose didnt do much. Trip Reports Menu Close. We had snow, rain, hail and sleet. Was a fantastic hike. Lake Darling Resort is located on the Alexandria Chain-of-Lakes, which connects 11 lakes together. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. Trail to the lake was full of blow downs. Bug issues at lake we’re much better this time, however the trails down to lake and back up to lunch peak were quite overgrown in spots and muddy here and there also. See more of Lake Darling Resort on Facebook. His legacy lives on in the efforts to restore an Iowa body of water known as Lake Darling. Trail to the lake was full of blow downs. Wear a good boot or a shoe with good soles and carry water. Above the lake the trail starts to become covered on snow, but it had melted enough in spots so you could still spot the trail. Lake Darling is one of five lakes situated in this northwest corner of the Cabinet Mountains. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Ridgeline trail with tremendous views in all directions. It will take you right to it. Moderate hike for 1st 3 miles but the ascent to the top is bruutal and steep the last .50 miles. 2/5 stars. It would be a great first backpacking trip or to take kids. A party was going on Saturday night. Lake Darling is a beautiful park to walk on a paved path. What are some of the property amenities at Lake Darling Resort? Great hike to the lake. Updating list... 1 - 6 of 12 reviews. There are several fishing piers and jetties. It would be a great first backpacking trip or to take kids. Free docking and a private boat access. A 13.6 mile trail encircles the entire lake. This will expand on the existing paved trail across from the newly donated ADA-compliant bridge, and will … We brought bear spray but didn’t see any bears.