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Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA) consists of 756,000 acres of scenic mountain country. The Sawtooth NRA has over 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and 300 plus high mountain lakes that add to the spectacular scenery and vistas. Recreational pursuits include outdoor activities of camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating and canoeing, rafting, observing nature, photographing and bicycling.

Recommended Routes in Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 4

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Favorite Above Alpine Lake, views of the Sawtooth Mountains looking north.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Sawtooth Lake (from Iron Creek Trailhead)

10.0 mi 16.0 km 1,728' Up 526.6 m Up 1,727' Down 526.5 m Down

Challis, ID
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Favorite Toxaway Lake at Sunrise.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Alice-Toxaway Loop

19.1 mi 30.8 km 2,985' Up 909.97 m Up 2,985' Down 909.93 m Down

Sun Valley, ID
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Favorite Goat Lake
Very Difficult Very Difficult

Goat Lake on a Lark?

8.4 mi 13.6 km 1,566' Up 477.4 m Up 1,566' Down 477.33 m Down

Challis, ID
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Favorite This area is popular with those who like to fish
Intermediate Intermediate

Washington Lake

14.7 mi 23.6 km 3,055' Up 931.09 m Up 3,054' Down 930.79 m Down

Sun Valley, ID
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area Hiking

  • 375 Miles 604 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 4 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 31 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 29 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 60

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2.3 mi 3.6 km #1Fishhook Creek Trail #186
Intermediate Intermediate
Challis, ID
Intermediate Intermediate
Challis, ID
5.5 mi 8.8 km #2Alturas Lake Creek Trail
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
1.0 mi 1.6 km #3Bench Lakes Trail #155
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
3.5 mi 5.6 km #4Chamberlain Creek Trail
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
7.3 mi 11.8 km #5Washington Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
1.8 mi 2.9 km #6King Creek Trail 416
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
18.5 mi 29.8 km #7Livingston Mill-Castle Divide
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
21.3 mi 34.3 km #8Redfish Creek - Barron Creek Trail #101
Intermediate Intermediate
Challis, ID
Intermediate Intermediate
Challis, ID
3.1 mi 5.0 km #9Alpine Lakes Trail
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
3.5 mi 5.7 km #10Cabin Creek Trail #191
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
Intermediate Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID

Photos of Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 59

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Chamberlain Lake rainbow.
Mar 30, 2016 near Sun Valley, ID
While out early exploring the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho I came across this scene where the first rays of morning light accentuating the mountain peaks.
Apr 7, 2020 near Challis, ID
View from the trail area.
Jul 26, 2023 near Challis, ID
1st Boorn Lake
Aug 12, 2023 near Sun Valley, ID
The Divide Area of Trail 219
Aug 13, 2023 near Sun Valley, ID
The Antz Basin
Aug 13, 2023 near Sun Valley, ID
The Antz Basin
Aug 13, 2023 near Sun Valley, ID
Alpine Way Trail
Aug 15, 2023 near Challis, ID
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