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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 Views from the shoreline of Fourth of July Lake
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
Favorite Toxaway Lake at Sunrise.
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
Favorite South end of Sawtooth Lake
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
Favorite Goat Lake
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

Sawtooth National Recreation Area Running

  • 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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4.2 mi 6.8 km #1Elk Meadows
Intermediate
Challis, ID
Intermediate
Challis, ID
2.8 mi 4.5 km #2Boundary Creek
Difficult
Challis, ID
Difficult
Challis, ID
12.8 mi 20.6 km #3Bench Creek
Very Difficult
Cascade, ID
Very Difficult
Cascade, ID
9.6 mi 15.4 km #4Sunny Gulch
Difficult
Challis, ID
Difficult
Challis, ID
6.2 mi 9.9 km #5Little Casino
Difficult
Challis, ID
Difficult
Challis, ID
6.2 mi 10.0 km #6Rough Creek Trail
Difficult
Challis, ID
Difficult
Challis, ID
5.6 mi 9.0 km #7Garland Creek
Difficult
Challis, ID
Difficult
Challis, ID
2.2 mi 3.6 km #8Mule Creek
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
13.0 mi 20.9 km #9Grand Prize
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
18.7 mi 30.2 km #10Big Smoky Trail
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
Difficult
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