Challis, Idaho
Top Spots in and near Challis
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Mackay, Idaho
Climb Mt. Breitenbach
8 mi / 4600 ft gainDirections to the "trailhead": From Mackay, Idaho take Highway 93, approximately 2 miles past Mackay reservoir, turn right on Upper Cedar Creek road (FS rd 127). Follow this road straight toward the mountains. There will be a number of cattle gates to go through. About 3 miles up, the road crosse...Read more -
Salmon, Idaho
Backpack the Bighorn Crags
22 miThe Bighorn Crags are a fantastic grouping of granite peaks and alpine lakes in central Idaho. They are also the crown jewel of the huge Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness, which is the largest contiguous wilderness in the lower 48. The area is almost a secret because of the time it tak...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek
4.910.04 mi / 1962 ft gainSawtooth Lake is "must-see" for Idaho hikers or any outdoor enthusiasts visiting the Sawtooth National Forest. The five mile trek to the lake is made worthwhile by breathtaking, photogenic alpine lakes and the crisp, clean Idaho air. It's up to you whether to day hike the trail or to camp at the ...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Goat Lake via Iron Creek
4.97.96 mi / 1621 ft gainThis moderate hike begins at Iron Creek Trailhead in the Sawtooth Mountains. Follow the trail through the forest and alongside Iron Creek. At 1.1 miles you will officially enter the Sawtooth Wilderness and soon after come to a marked junction. Turn left to follow Alpine Way Trail across Iron Cree...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Rock Climb Trail Creek Road
3.0This local gem is still in the works, as at the time of writing this there are only 5 TR routes and 1 sport route however the views are absolutely epic from the climbing area. The place doesn't exist in climbing books and we have the Elephant Perch mountain store to thank for the discovery. Plus...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Photograph McGowan Peak & Stanley Lake at Sunrise
4.5McGowan Peak in the Sawtooths is breathtaking and the Stanley Lake Overlook is by far one of the best locations to photograph it at sunrise in the summer. The Stanley Lake Overlook is located inside the Stanley Lake Campground. There is a separate parking lot (with bathrooms) at the overlook and...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Hike to Big Fall Creek Falls
0.5 mi / 200 ft gainAccess the trailhead for Big Fall Creek Falls via Trail Creek Road. From Sun Valley the road is typically passable for sedans but is prone to producing flat tires. The parking area doubles as dispersed, free camping.Start the hike by crossing the creek on the log bridge. With the creek on your ri...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Hell Roaring Creek Trail to Hell Roaring Lake
11.16 mi / 787 ft gainHell Roaring Creek Trail in Lowman, Idaho, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that stretches for about 11.16 miles. The trail features a steady elevation gain of 787 feet, making it suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail leads to the stunning Hell Roaring Lake, a high-altitude body of ...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Hike from Stanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls
5.07.9 mi / 570 ft gainBridalveil Falls [Video] The hike to the falls begins near Stanley Lake in a clearly marked trailhead parking lot (GPS coordinates below). From the parking lot there is a short walk up a dirt road where the trail breaks off at a sign for Bridalveil Falls on Trail 640. You will stay on Trail 640...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Paddle on Stanley Lake
5.0Stanley Lake is an Idaho alpine lake located at the base of the magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is about 7 miles from the historic town of Stanley, Idaho and just over an hour from popular Sun Valley, Idaho.Our photography and hiking adventure cap...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Saddleback Lakes
5.08.64 mi / 2129 ft gainThe adventure starts taking a boat shuttle over between the north and south ends of Redfish Lake. The boat ride has a fee and is approximately 7 minutes each way. You can learn more on the Redfish Lake blog. Once across the lake at its southern end (Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp), hike the Redfish...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Redfish Lake to Alpine Lake
5.010.85 mi / 1893 ft gainJust south of the beautiful town of Stanley, Idaho lays one of coolest lakes in the region: Redfish Lake. Redfish is a banana shaped lake that boasts some of the most epic camping spots in all of Idaho. Using this area as home base, there's countless adventures within just a few miles. One of the...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Cramer Lakes via Redfish Inlet Trailhead
4.014.78 mi / 1880 ft gainBefore beginning this hike, you'll want to take the ferry from the Redfish Lake Lodge to the other side of the lake, where the trailhead is. From there, you'll progress along the valley floor, following the Redfish Lake Inlet as towering Sawtooths rise up on both sides. During the first few miles...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Marten Lake and Kelly Lake
5.09.16 mi / 1434 ft gainThe Sawtooth mountain range consists of hundreds, maybe thousands, of small, crystal clear lakes. Because of the sheer number of lakes, there are many destinations where the foot traffic is considerably low. Most weekend packers will stick to the familiar: they find themselves hiking to Sawtooth ...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Backpack through Surprise Valley to Lake 10148
4.013 mi / 2900 ft gainI have a hard time getting the word "legendary" out of my mind when referencing this hike. I liked it that much. The trailhead begins at 7200'; be prepared to drive 20 miles on a maintained gravel road to get there. The first 3 miles of this out-and-back hike are pretty flat, meandering through ...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Imogene Lake
5.013.41 mi / 1496 ft gainYou will want to turn onto NF-209 off of highway 75, about 10 miles outside of Stanley, Idaho. You will then turn left onto 315, and you can either park at the lower or upper trail head for trail 097. When you park at the lower, you will be trekking 9 miles. If you choose the upper, you will be t...Read more
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