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Sawtooth National Forest

Idaho, USA Upper Snake watershed 41.994°, -114.107°
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Trails
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Points of interest
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Sawtooth National Forest -- Idaho park
Sawtooth National Forest Idaho · Upper Snake watershed
About this park

Sawtooth National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho is renowned for its jagged peaks, alpine lakes, and pristine wilderness. Home to the Sawtooth Mountains and over 700 miles of trails, it's ideal for hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing (elk, deer, black bears). Top spots include Sawtooth Lake, Redfish Lake, and the scenic Stanley Lake Overlook. The area boasts dark skies perfect for stargazing, and no entry fee is required. Accessible year-round, the best time to visit is June–September. Popular hikes include Alice Lake and Iron Creek to Sawtooth Lake. Some areas may require wilderness permits for overnight use.
StateIdaho
WatershedUpper Snake
Latitude41.9938°
Longitude-114.1073°
In the park

Streamflow in Sawtooth National Forest

Live USGS discharge at streamgauges inside the park boundary.

GaugeFlow
Big Wood River Nr Ketchum Id · 5.46 ft gage 140 cfs
Valley Creek At Stanley Id · 1.25 ft gage 216 cfs
Nf Big Wood River Nr Sawtooth Nra Hq Nr Ketchum Id · 5.53 ft gage 84 cfs
In the park

Snowpack in Sawtooth National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

Snow stationSnowpack
Bostetter R.S. 0 in
Chocolate Gulch 0 in
Dollarhide Summit 0 in
Galena 2 in
Galena Summit 1 in
Howell Canyon 0 in
Hyndman 0 in
Lost-Wood Divide 0 in
Magic Mountain 0 in
Swede Peak 1 in
Vienna Mine 0 in
Nohrsc Galena Summit 2 in
Bench Lakes 0 in
Nohrsc Bostetter R.S. 0 in
Nohrsc Chocolate Gulch Snotel 0 in
Nohrsc Dollarhide Summit 0 in
Nohrsc Galena 2 in
Nohrsc Howell Canyon 0 in
Nohrsc Hyndman 0 in
Lost-Wood Divide 0 in
Magic Mountain 0 in
Stanley 0 in
Nohrsc Vienna Mine Snotel ·
In the park

Trails in Sawtooth National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

Alice Lake - Redfish Lake Trail
20.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Alpine Creek Trail
3.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Alpine Way Trail
17.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Ardeth Lake Trail
2.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Benedict Trail
7.7 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Boulder Creek Road
6.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Butterfield Road
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Cherry Creek
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Couch Summit Deer Park Road
17.9 mi · Hiking, Running
First Fork Road
2.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Fishhook Trail
2.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Fox Creek Loop
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Fox Creek Trail
5.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Gladiator Loop
2.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Goat Lake Trail
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Grand Mogul Trail
7.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Harriman Trail
18.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Horton Peak Trail
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail
14.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Jenny's Way
0.5 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
King Of The West Road
1.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Little Skeleton Trail
5.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Lois Lane
0.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Mount Cramer Trail
8.9 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 186
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 567
5.3 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 574
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
National Forest Development Road 629
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
North Fork Baron-Sawtooth Lake Trail
6.9 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Norton Lake Trail
6.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Pettit Creek Trail
6.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Pole Creek Germania Road
10.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Pomerelle Xc
2.9 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Psycho Ridge
2.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Queens River Trail
13.9 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Ramshorn Ridge Road
7.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail
21.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Redfish Inlet Trail
0.5 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Redfish-Stanley Trail
4.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Salmon River Road
3.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Skyrocket
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
South Cherry Creek Road
2.1 mi · Hiking, Running
South Fork Payette River Trail
20.0 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Ten Lake Basin Trail
3.7 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
The Grinder
11.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
The Grinder
0.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Thompson Peak Trail
2.4 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Trail 024
10.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Trail 040
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 041
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 089
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 093
2.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 097
5.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Trail 191
3.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 383
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 398
3.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 407
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail 460
14.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Trail Creek Lakes Trail
0.7 mi · Hiking, Horseback, Running
Yellowbelly Trail
8.1 mi · Hiking, Running
In the park

Points of interest in Sawtooth National Forest

Landmarks and points of interest inside the park boundary.

G Galena Summit Overlook
Galena Summit Overlook
M Mt. Harrison Lookout
Mt. Harrison Lookout
P Pike Mountain Scenic Overlook
Pike Mountain Scenic Overlook
S Stanley Lake & Hwy 21
Stanley Lake & Hwy 21
S Stanley Lake Overlook
Stanley Lake Overlook
Detailed forecast

Plan your visit down to the hour

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Sawtooth National Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Sawtooth National Forest

What can I do at Sawtooth National Forest?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to Sawtooth National Forest?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.