The Alpine Examiner January 14, 2024 Naturalist Blog Getting to the heart of what matters in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Planning Ahead After Fires on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Looking forward to the summer? Did you hear about the wildfires that burned in the area in 2024? Here are some resources to help […]
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Sawtooth Wilderness Loop
Sawtooth Wilderness Loop Know before you go! ACCESS: Many different trailheads can be used to access this loop. Be ready with a back-up plan if you cannot find a parking spot. Please do not park in the sagebrush or trees on the side of the road, it destroys delicate alpine habitat. STAY ON THE […]
Grand Sawtooth Loop
Grand Sawtooth Loop Know before you go! ACCESS: This loop can be accessed from numerous trailheads. Some trailheads may have limited parking and fill up quickly. Only park in designated parking areas. STAY ON THE TRAIL Please don’t cut switchbacks! It causes erosion, destroys vegetation, and ruins the trail. This trail has many switchbacks, […]
Flat Rock Junction
Flatrock Junction 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! […]
Born Lakes
Born Lakes Know before you go! 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 […]
Walker Lake
Walker Lake Know before you go! 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 […]
Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek Know before you go! ACCESS: The Cabin Creek Creek Trailhead is small. Be ready with a back-up plan if you cannot find a parking spot. Please do not park in the sagebrush or trees on the side of the road, it destroys delicate alpine habitat. STAY ON THE TRAIL Please don’t cut […]
Toxaway Lake
Toxaway Lake Know before you go! ACCESS: The Tin Cup Trailhead at Pettit Lake is very popular with limited parking. Be ready with a back-up plan if you cannot find a parking spot. Park only in designated sites. Please do not park off the side of the road in the sagebrush or other vegetation, it destroys […]
Sawtooth Lake
Sawtooth Lake Know before you go! ACCESS: The Iron Creek Trailhead is very popular. Be ready with a back-up plan if you cannot find a parking spot. Please do not park in the sagebrush or trees on the side of the road, it destroys delicate alpine habitat. STAY ON THE TRAIL Please don’t cut switchbacks! […]
Bench Lakes
Bench Lakes 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 […]
