The hike up to Observation Peak will put your muscles to the test. Once you are up at the summit at 9,110 feet, you will be treated with a magnificent view over the Sawtooth Mountains. Trail Creek (south) or Stanley Creek (north) are great water sources along the way.

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Observation Peak via Trail Creek Trail

21.5km

07:17

1,150m

Hike the difficult 13.4-mile Observation Peak via Trail Creek Trail for alpine lakes and panoramic Sawtooth Mountain views.

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Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail

25.7km

07:41

770m

Hike the challenging 16.0-mile Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail through the Sawtooth Wilderness to Alpine Lake and Sawtooth Lake.

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Elevation 2,750 m

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Tuesday 31 March

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

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Observation Peak

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Observation Peak via Trail Creek Trail

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Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail

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