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Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho This 25 mile long lake has over 109 miles of shoreline, is an average of 120 feet deep and ranges from 1 to 3 miles in width. Fed by two rivers and surrounded by foothills of the Bitterroot Mountains this beautiful lake is less than one hour from Spokane, Washington. In 2005 I had the chilly pleasure of jumping into the lake several times close to shore and can tell you from personal experience that even in late July this lake is VERY, VERY COLD!

silversummit

on Jun 15, 2009 10:55 pm

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lcarreau - Jun 16, 2009 11:03 pm - Voted 10/10

It'd be really interesting

to compare the summertime (average) temperature
of this lake to that of Lake Tahoe in northern
Nevada.

What's the name of the cone-shaped peak in the background ???

I remember swimming in Lake Wenatchee, and
I always thought that one was cold !!!

silversummit - Jun 17, 2009 9:56 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: It'd be really interesting

I have no idea about the temps or the peak name since we got little time at the lake before hustling off to raft on the Salmon River.

But you are so right about never forgetting those cold swims! As much as I love rafting and rivers I am not fond of lake swimming!!!

mrh - Jun 17, 2009 10:20 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: It'd be really interesting

Hmmm, I grew up in Coeur d'Alene and of all the larger lakes in north Idaho, we always considered this one the warmest.

silversummit - Jun 17, 2009 11:24 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: It'd be really interesting

which goes to prove, it's all what you are used to! There were little kids from the camp swimming in that lake while we were there but my Maryland blood was icing up!