Sawtooth Association

Trail Creek 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 your trash from the trail and trailhead.

CAMPFIRES

Fires are allowed ONLY on a fire pan or fire blanket. If you see a rock fire ring on the ground it is illegal, please don't use it. Bring a camp stove to cook instead of having a fire. Check fire restrictions before you go.

GO BEFORE YOU GO

Bury human waste 6-8 inches deep. All toilet paper and wipes must be packed out. There is a restroom at the Grandjean Trailhead.

BEARS

Store your food in a bear hang or bear proof container. A fed bear IS a dead bear. Help keep our wildlife wild.

WILDERNESS

This trail enters wilderness. You need a free wilderness permit which can be picked up at the trailhead. Make sure you are aware of all the wilderness regulations.

Stats

Trailhead: Grandjean Trailhead 

Round trip: 11.2 miles

Elevation gain: 2900 ft

Description

Starting from the Grandjean Trailhead the trail climbs steeply almost the entire way. This trail passes through the burned area from the Trailhead Fire of 2006. 

Wilderness ranger stands by his tent at trail creek lake with a jagged ridge and cliffs across the lake.