Sawtooth Association

Redfish Ridge (Round Trip)

Know before you go!

ACCESS: The Redfish Trailhead is very popular and serves many trails. Do not park in no parking zones. Please do not park off the side of the road in the sagebrush or other vegetation, it destroys the delicate alpine habitat.

STAY ON THE TRAIL

Please don’t cut switchbacks! It causes erosion, destroys vegetation, and ruins the trail. This trail has many switchbacks, please use them!

PACK IT IN; PACK IT OUT

Most of our trailheads do not have trash facilities. Please be prepared to pack out all of your trash from the trail and trailhead.

GO BEFORE YOU GO

Bury human waste 6-8 inches deep. All toilet paper and wipes must be packed out. The nearest restroom the Redfish Trailhead is by Redfish Lake and Redfish Lodge. There is also restroom at the Inlet Trailhead.

Stats

Trailhead: Redfish Trailhead

Round trip: 10.6 miles

Elevation gain: 2000 ft

Description

Start at Redfish Trailhead and hike to Redfish Inlet. Return the same way. If you do not want to hike back you can take the boat shuttle. Enjoy beautiful views of Redfish Lake, the Sawtooths, and White Cloud Mountains as hike you hike along the Redfish moraine. This trail can be biked however expect to encounter lots of hikers and stock.

Fun fact: Hiking the Redfish Ridge means you are hiking on top of a glacial moraine! Stop by the Redfish Visitor Center to learn more!