Walking and Hiking in Sawtooth Wilderness
Located in the picturesque city of Lowman, the Sawtooth Wilderness offers an array of exciting opportunities for walking and hiking enthusiasts. With its stunning viewpoints and notable monuments such as the Alice-Toxaway Divide and Baring Divide, the park is an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive outdoor experience. Whether ...
Located in the picturesque city of Lowman, the Sawtooth Wilderness offers an array of exciting opportunities for walking and hiking enthusiasts. With its stunning viewpoints and notable monuments such as the Alice-Toxaway Divide and Baring Divide, the park is an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive outdoor experience. Whether you are a casual walker or a seasoned hiker, the diverse terrain of the Sawtooth Wilderness caters to all levels of outdoor activity enthusiasts. The extensive trail network provides an abundance of options for leisurely strolls or challenging hikes, ensuring that visitors can fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the park. Additionally, the park's amenities and facilities are designed to enhance the overall experience, making it a must-visit destination for anyone passionate about walking and hiking.
View MoreView MoreThings to See in Sawtooth Wilderness
MonumentAlice-Toxaway Divide
Best Walking Routes in Sawtooth Wilderness
#1 - Pettit Creek Trail
Length: 6.8 milesEst. Time: 1h52m
Pettit Creek Trail is a 6.8 mile (16,000-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1912.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#2 - Yellowbelly Trail
Length: 8.1 milesEst. Time: 2h10m
Yellowbelly Trail is a 8.1 mile (19,000-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 127.9 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#3 - South Fork Payette River Trail
Length: 20.1 milesEst. Time: 5h44m
South Fork Payette River Trail is a 20.1 mile (46,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 4277.1 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
See All Routes
See All Routes
Reviews of Sawtooth Wilderness
See All Reviews
See All Reviews
Sawtooth Wilderness Leaderboard
*Leaderboard only shows top 10 users. Only public activities are eligible for leaderboards. For any one park, a user can only check-in a maximum of once per day.
Nearby Parks
Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness FAQs About Sawtooth Wilderness
Where is the best place to walk in Sawtooth Wilderness?
The best places to walk in Sawtooth Wilderness include the South Fork Payette River Trail, Yellowbelly Trail, Pettit Creek Trail, Johnson Creek Trail, and many more. These trails offer a variety of terrains and scenic views, catering to different preferences. For more detailed route information, reviews, and ratings, you can refer to the Pacer community.
How many routes are in Sawtooth Wilderness?
There are numerous routes in Sawtooth Wilderness, offering a wide range of options for walkers and hikers. Some of the popular routes include South Fork Payette River Trail, Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail, Benedict Trail, Trail 460, and many others. The Pacer community provides detailed information, reviews, and ratings for these routes.
Which is the longest route in Sawtooth Wilderness?
The longest route in Sawtooth Wilderness is the Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail, covering a distance of 21.2 miles. This trail offers a challenging and rewarding experience for hikers. For more insights into this route and others, you can find detailed information, reviews, and ratings on the Pacer community platform.
Are there facilities or amenities for walkers/hikers in Sawtooth Wilderness in Lowman?
Sawtooth Wilderness in Lowman offers a range of amenities for walkers and hikers, including designated trails, campgrounds, and access to beautiful natural landmarks such as the Alice-Toxaway Divide and Baring Divide.
How accessible is Sawtooth Wilderness in Lowman?
Sawtooth Wilderness in Lowman is accessible by car and foot, with a network of trails catering to various levels of hiking experience. The park is remote, so visitors should be prepared for rugged terrain and limited facilities.
What kind of sports can I do in Sawtooth Wilderness in Lowman?
In Sawtooth Wilderness, visitors can engage in a variety of outdoor sports such as hiking, backpacking, camping, and wildlife observation. The park's stunning natural features make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.
What is the best season to hike in Sawtooth Wilderness?
The best season to hike in Sawtooth Wilderness is typically from late spring to early fall. This is when the weather is milder and the trails are generally more accessible.
What are the typical weather conditions to prepare for in Sawtooth Wilderness?
In Sawtooth Wilderness, hikers should be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Summers are generally warm and dry, while winters can be cold and snowy. It's important to be prepared for sudden changes in weather, especially at higher elevations.
What kind of wildlife might you encounter in Sawtooth Wilderness?
Sawtooth Wilderness is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, elk, black bears, mountain lions, and various bird species. Hikers should be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when encountering wildlife.
Last updated: Jan 1, 2025
Parks Near Sawtooth Wilderness
Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness Latest Check-ins at Sawtooth Wilderness
*Latest check-in only shows the last 10 users. Only public activities are eligible. For any one park, a user can only check-in a maximum of once per day.
Total Check-ins at Sawtooth Wilderness
*Leaderboard only shows top 10 users. Only public activities are eligible for leaderboards. For any one park, a user can only check-in a maximum of once per day.
Best Walking Routes in Sawtooth Wilderness
#1- Pettit Creek Trail
Length: 6.8 milesEst. Time: 1h52m
Pettit Creek Trail is a 6.8 mile (16,000-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1912.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#2- Yellowbelly Trail
Length: 8.1 milesEst. Time: 2h10m
Yellowbelly Trail is a 8.1 mile (19,000-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 127.9 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#3- South Fork Payette River Trail
Length: 20.1 milesEst. Time: 5h44m
South Fork Payette River Trail is a 20.1 mile (46,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 4277.1 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#4- Pettit Creek Trail
Length: 6.8 milesEst. Time: 1h52m
Pettit Creek Trail is a 6.8 mile (16,000-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1912.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#5- Johnson Creek Trail
Length: 12.3 milesEst. Time: 3h16m
Johnson Creek Trail is a 12.3 mile (28,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 2771.6 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#6- Alice Lake - Redfish Lake Trail
Length: 20.4 milesEst. Time: 5h34m
Alice Lake - Redfish Lake Trail is a 20.4 mile (47,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 3526 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#7- Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail
Length: 21.2 milesEst. Time: 6h7m
Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail is a 21.2 mile (49,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 2909.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#8- Benedict Trail
Length: 7.7 milesEst. Time: 2h51m
Benedict Trail is a 7.7 mile (18,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1830.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#9- Benedict Trail
Length: 7.7 milesEst. Time: 2h51m
Benedict Trail is a 7.7 mile (18,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1830.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#10- South Fork Payette River Trail
Length: 20.1 milesEst. Time: 5h44m
South Fork Payette River Trail is a 20.1 mile (46,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 4277.1 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#11- Redfish Creek-Baron Creek Trail
Length: 21.2 milesEst. Time: 6h7m
Redfish Creek-Baron Creek Trail is a 21.2 mile (49,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 2909.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#12- Trail 460
Length: 14.9 milesEst. Time: 4h3m
Trail 460 is a 14.9 mile (34,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 213.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#13- Middle Fork Boise River Trail
Length: 14.9 milesEst. Time: 4h3m
Middle Fork Boise River Trail is a 14.9 mile (34,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 213.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#14- Black Warrior Trail
Length: 15.6 milesEst. Time: 4h37m
Black Warrior Trail is a 15.6 mile (36,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 3447.3 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#15- Yellowbelly Trail
Length: 5.5 milesEst. Time: 1h59m
Yellowbelly Trail is a 5.5 mile (13,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 127.9 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#16- Alice Lake-Redfish Lake Trail
Length: 20.4 milesEst. Time: 5h34m
Alice Lake-Redfish Lake Trail is a 20.4 mile (47,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 3526 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#17- Fishhook Trail
Length: 3.9 milesEst. Time: 1h24m
Fishhook Trail is a 3.9 mile (9,000-step) route located near Stanley, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 72.2 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#18- Alturas Lake - Mattingley Trail
Length: 12 milesEst. Time: 3h40m
Alturas Lake - Mattingley Trail is a 12 mile (28,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1607.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#19- Queens River Trail
Length: 14 milesEst. Time: 4h38m
Queens River Trail is a 14 mile (32,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 3355.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#20- Grand Mogul Trail
Length: 7.4 milesEst. Time: 2h19m
Grand Mogul Trail is a 7.4 mile (17,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 941.4 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#21- Edith Lake Trail
Length: 1.3 milesEst. Time: 23m
Edith Lake Trail is a 1.3 mile (3,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 564.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#22- Grand Mogul Trail
Length: 7.4 milesEst. Time: 2h19m
Grand Mogul Trail is a 7.4 mile (17,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1433.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#23- Alpine Creek Trail
Length: 3.7 milesEst. Time: 1h37m
Alpine Creek Trail is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#24- Alpine Creek Trail
Length: 3.7 milesEst. Time: 1h37m
Alpine Creek Trail is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Ketchum, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#25- Trail 040
Length: 1.3 milesEst. Time: 23m
Trail 040 is a 1.3 mile (3,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 564.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#26- Alpine Way
Length: 11.7 milesEst. Time: 3h16m
Alpine Way is a 11.7 mile (27,000-step) route located near Stanley, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 2043.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#27- Queens River Trail
Length: 14 milesEst. Time: 4h38m
Queens River Trail is a 14 mile (32,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 3355.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#28- North Fork Boise River Trail
Length: 10.9 milesEst. Time: 3h16m
North Fork Boise River Trail is a 10.9 mile (25,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1512.1 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#29- Ten Mile Ridge Trail
Length: 4.7 milesEst. Time: 1h19m
Ten Mile Ridge Trail is a 4.7 mile (11,000-step) route located near Grandjean, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 190.2 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#30- Mount Cramer Trail
Length: 8.9 milesEst. Time: 2h1m
Mount Cramer Trail is a 8.9 mile (20,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1174.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#31- North Fork Boise River Trail
Length: 0.2 milesEst. Time: 3m
North Fork Boise River Trail is a 0.2 mile (424-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#32- Ten Lake Basin Trail
Length: 3.7 milesEst. Time: 1h31m
Ten Lake Basin Trail is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 373.9 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#33- Ten Lake Basin Trail
Length: 3.7 milesEst. Time: 1h31m
Ten Lake Basin Trail is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 373.9 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#34- Saddleback Lakes West Trail
Length: 0.9 milesEst. Time: 15m
Saddleback Lakes West Trail is a 0.9 mile (2,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 593.7 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#35- Saddleback Lakes Trail
Length: 0.3 milesEst. Time: 5m
Saddleback Lakes Trail is a 0.3 mile (1,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 137.8 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#36- Everly Lake Trail
Length: 1.1 milesEst. Time: 19m
Everly Lake Trail is a 1.1 mile (2,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 347.7 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#37- Bayhouse Trail
Length: 0.8 milesEst. Time: 13m
Bayhouse Trail is a 0.8 mile (2,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 62.3 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#38- Saddleback Lakes East Trail
Length: 1 milesEst. Time: 17m
Saddleback Lakes East Trail is a 1 mile (2,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 0 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#39- Three Island Lake Trail
Length: 0.5 milesEst. Time: 8m
Three Island Lake Trail is a 0.5 mile (1,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 131.2 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#40- Mount Cramer Trail
Length: 8.9 milesEst. Time: 2h1m
Mount Cramer Trail is a 8.9 mile (20,000-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 1174.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#41- Ardeth Lake Trail
Length: 2.4 milesEst. Time: 41m
Ardeth Lake Trail is a 2.4 mile (5,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 623.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#42- Trail 407
Length: 1.1 milesEst. Time: 19m
Trail 407 is a 1.1 mile (2,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 347.7 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#43- Ardeth Lake Trail
Length: 2.4 milesEst. Time: 41m
Ardeth Lake Trail is a 2.4 mile (5,500-step) route located near Lowman, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 623.2 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
#44- Pats Lake Trail
Length: 5.6 milesEst. Time: 1h47m
Pats Lake Trail is a 5.6 mile (13,000-step) route located near Boise, Idaho. This route has an elevation gain of about 2200.9 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
