Seven Devils, Black Lake, Bear, Cuprum

The Seven Devils Mountain comprise the ridge which creates the two deepest canyons in North America, Hell's Canyon and the Salmon River Canyon.  At the top of the Seven Devils where this photo was taken lies a very difficult set of hiking trails allowing the user to fully explore the area.  

Seven Devils is an amazing place to visit.  The road to the top leaves US 95 just prior to reaching Riggins, Idaho.  Once there, there are multiple lakes to fish and some very nice campgrounds.  Oh, and some amazing foot trails for those in better condition than I was.

At the very southern tip of the Seven Devils Mountain Range is Black Lake.  This a small lake which is accessible via the towns of Bear and Cuprum.  Drive to Council, Idaho and turn west onto the Council Cuprum Road.  Staying on the road will lead you to the town of Bear.

Continue driving on this road 2.7 miles to reach coordinates: 45° 04.93' north, 116° 37.87' west. 

Continue driving on this road 1.3miles to reach coordinates: 45° 05.85' north, 116° 37.70' west. 

Continue driving on this road 4.0 miles to reach coordinates: 45° 08.19' north, 116° 34.92' west.   Here the road to Smith Mountain Lookout takes off.  It is worth the drive to the top.

Continue driving on this road 7.0 miles to reach coordinates: 45° 11.33' north, 116° 33.69' west and arrive at Black Lake.

Black Lake was the location of the Black Lake ghost town and the Black Lake Mine.

The Horse Mountain Lookout is north northwest of Cuprum, Idaho.  It provides an amazing view into the Salmon River Breaks area.

There are multiple ways to access this lookout.   We sort of lucked-out into finding the right road in.  I was not able to retrace my route, so it provides the reader an opportunity to devlop their Orienteering skills.