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Idaho
13.7 mi
Distance
63 ft
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Why you'll love it
North Fork Baron-Sawtooth Lake Trail
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The North Fork Baron-Sawtooth Lake Trail is a scenic 13.73-mile out-and-back route in the Sawtooth Range that showcases the alpine beauty of central Idaho. With minimal elevation gain, this trail offers relatively gentle hiking through forested terrain and meadows, making it accessible to a wide range of hikers. The trail provides excellent opportunities to explore the North Fork drainage and access to pristine mountain lakes in one of Idaho's most iconic wilderness areas.

Observation Peak
~3 min drive
Steep 2.4-mile climb to scenic summit views with 1,000 ft gain.

Mount Cramer Trail
~24 min drive
Long alpine trail with steady elevation gain and mountain vistas.
Trail Creek Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 10.68-mile alpine trail with 2,810 ft elevation gain.
Trail Creek Lakes Trail
~3 min drive
Easy 1.3-mile lake hike with minimal elevation gain.
Iron Creek-Stanley Lake Trail
~5 min drive
Remote 29-mile backcountry trail through Stanley Basin wilderness with significant elevation gain.
Stanley to Redfish
~11 min drive
Easy valley walk from Stanley to scenic Redfish Lake.
Goat Lake Trail
~5 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain goat viewing.
Alpine Way Trail
~7 min drive
Challenging 35-mile alpine traverse with steady elevation gain and remote high-country scenery.
North Fork Boise River
~14 min drive
Scenic riverside trail following the North Fork Boise River through forested foothills.
Meadow Creek
~7 min drive
Easy 1.45-mile forest walk along Meadow Creek with gentle elevation gain.