Stanley, Idaho
Top Spots in and near Stanley
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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 -
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
Trail Creek Lakes
4.510.39 mi / 2923 ft gainBased in Grandjean, one of the lesser utilized access points to the Sawtooth mountains, this trailhead is one of the most accessible in the range. A short trek on a dirt road, smooth for even Prius standards, off the highway is the gateway to mountainous adventure. The hike starts at 5200' above...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 -
Lowman, Idaho
Scramble Up Decker Peak
14.4 mi / 3990 ft gainThis can be a day trip or, if you want to take your time and relax after the climb, backpack in and camp at Hell Roaring Lake on the night before and after the climb. Begin your journey at Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead. From Stanley, drive on ID-75 south for 12 miles, turn west at Decker Flat, and ...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 -
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 -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop
21.85 mi / 3996 ft gainAlice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you near multiple alpine lakes located near Stanley, Idaho. Check the Forest Service website for updated permit and camping information in the area.Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Lake via Petit Trail
5.011.97 mi / 1673 ft gainAlice Lake is a must-see, jaw-dropping alpine lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Whether it's a day hike or a multiple night backpacking trip, it surely won't disappoint. Put on the Idaho playlist, we're headed to Stanley! In Stanley, hang right at the T in the road and continue 17 miles south alo...Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Toxaway Loop
5.027.71 mi / 5515 ft gainThe Alice/Toxaway Loop is a standard loop in the Sawtooth Mountains, ID. The basic route is around 20 miles and takes 2-3 days. This trip report will outline our Aug 2016 trip and also give multiple options for you to use your own imagination when coming up with your own route. Below is my tak...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Born Lakes via 4th of July Lake Trailhead
4.08.17 mi / 1736 ft gainDue to it's higher-than-average starting point, many backpackers use this trailhead to access the remote parts of the Boulder-White Cloud wilderness. The trailhead for this hike, nestled at 8850', is readily accessible by Prius and Jeep alike as the gravel road is well maintained, notwithstanding...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Hike to 4th of July Lake
3.6 mi / 900 ft gainThis is an easy, yet breathtakingly beautiful hike. After the fun adventure of the 10.2 mile extra bumpy dirt road to the trail head the hike in is simple. 4 Wheel drive and a spare tire are advised, I got a flat. The drive in through old burned forest area is a cool drive on its own. At the end ...Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Hike to Titus Lake
This 3-mile round trip hike starts at above 8,000 feet, just shy of Galena Summit. If you have not yet adjusted to the mile-high altitude of Ketchum, prepare to be fairly winded throughout this walk. Though only 1.5 miles to the lake, the trail is at times quite steep, so be prepared to climb. Th...Read more -
Cascade, Idaho
Raft the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
5.0100 mi / -3294 ft gainIf you're looking for an all-around start-to-finish epic adventure, rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River arguably checks off more boxes than any other trip in the world. This adventure of a lifetime can be enjoyed two different ways: privately and commercially. We've been lucky enough to d...Read more
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