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Idaho
35.5 mi
Distance
1,745 ft
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Alpine Way Trail
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Alpine Way Trail is a challenging long-distance route spanning 35.46 miles through Idaho's alpine terrain, offering hikers an immersive experience in high-elevation landscapes. With nearly 1,750 feet of elevation gain distributed across the distance, this trail features sustained climbing through diverse ecosystems and provides expansive views characteristic of alpine environments. This is a serious undertaking best suited for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and remote wilderness.
Observation Peak
~8 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb to scenic summit views with 1,000 ft gain.
Elk Mountain Lookout
~2 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile hike to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.
Trail Creek Trail
~12 min drive
Moderate 10.68-mile alpine trail with 2,810 ft elevation gain.
Goat Lake Trail
~9 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain goat viewing.
Stanley Lake
~7 min drive
Scenic 7.6-mile lake trail with gentle elevation gain near Stanley.
Stanley to Redfish
~14 min drive
Easy valley walk from Stanley to scenic Redfish Lake.
Trail Creek Lakes Trail
~9 min drive
Easy 1.3-mile lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
North Fork Baron-Sawtooth Lake Trail
~7 min drive
Scenic 13.73-mile Sawtooth Range trail with minimal elevation gain.
Cape Horn Trail, to Guard Stat
~15 min drive
Easy 3.2-mile walk to Guard Station with minimal elevation gain.
Meadow Creek
~11 min drive
Easy 1.45-mile forest walk along Meadow Creek with gentle elevation gain.
