This trailhead is a popular access point into the Sawtooth Wilderness, the boundary is a mile from here. Wilderness permits are needed and can be obtained here for free. It is the closest trailhead to get to the beautiful Alpine and Sawtooth Lake.

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#1.

Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek Trail

7.76km

02:31

530m

Hike the moderate 4.8-mile Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek Trail to a stunning alpine lake nestled below Mount Regan.

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Alpine Lake via Iron Creek Trail

6.05km

01:52

350m

10m

Hike the moderate 3.8-mile Alpine Lake via Iron Creek Trail in Sawtooth Wilderness to a beautiful emerald-green alpine lake.

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Goat Lake Trail

6.56km

02:29

490m

30m

Hike the moderate 4.1-mile Goat Lake Trail in Sawtooth Wilderness, gaining 1621 feet to reach the stunning, glacier-fed Goat Lake.

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Elevation 2,050 m

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Location: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, Idaho, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Iron Creek–Stanley Lake Trail

Sacajawea Hot Springs

Saddleback Lakes

Upper Trail Creek Lake (South)

Fishhook Yurt

Stanley

Fishhook Creek Trail

Sawtooth Mountains View & picnic area

View of Mount Regan and Sawtooth Lake

Bridal Veil Falls

Alpine Lake

Redfish Lake

Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trailhead

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Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek Trail

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Alpine Lake via Iron Creek Trail

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Goat Lake Trail

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