The Best Trails in Stanley, Idaho (United States)

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Photo of Iron Creek to Sawtooth Lake Photo of Bridal Veil Falls Photo of Stanley lake-elk mountain loop
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  • Iron Creek to Sawtooth Lake

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    gordon wellington
    Distance
    10.81mi
    Elevation +
    1909f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofIron Creek to Sawtooth Lake Photo ofIron Creek to Sawtooth Lake Photo ofIron Creek to Sawtooth Lake

    Widely viewed as the "premier hike" in the Sawtooths, it did not disappoint. There were a few snowfields we had to cross, and at Sawtooth Lake the snow covered the southern outlet, so we turned around after doing some ex...

    Gorgeous in and out hike with spectacular views the entire way.
    Jedrzeja

  • Bridal Veil Falls

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    11.96mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBridal Veil Falls Photo ofBridal Veil Falls Photo ofBridal Veil Falls

    Me and Ela went up trail 640 at Stanley lake which at 4 miles in, goes past Bridal veil falls, but it’s not much to see unless I didn’t ride in far enough off the trail. Lily and I went up this same trail 8-22. I went o...

  • Stanley lake-elk mountain loop

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    sandracapps
    Distance
    11.19mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop

    Start at Stanley lake-parking is up and to right of lake. Don’t park in campground. Went with Cheryl and Michele on Ela and started ride about 2:30. Stopped and ate in first big meadow we came to. Fairly easy with not mu...

  • Alpine lake

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    7.20mi
    Elevation +
    830f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAlpine lake Photo ofAlpine lake Photo ofAlpine lake

    Cheryl on Santiago, and I was on Lujoso and Lisa Garrison (my travel nurse) was on Ela. We attempted to ride to Sawtooth Lake or at least to Alpine and then hike up to Sawtooth to see if they fixed the blowout on the tra...

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  • Marshal lake part way

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    6.93mi
    Elevation +
    1017f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMarshal lake part way Photo ofMarshal lake part way Photo ofMarshal lake part way

    Just Lujoso and me. Ran into downfall and finally came to a big tree across the trail with no way around when I was almost 3.5 miles into a 4.5 mile trail to Marshall lake, so I turned around and went back down to a nice...

  • Stanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls

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    gordon wellington
    Distance
    8.81mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls

    We chose to make this hike as a respite between two longer, higher elevation hikes. There were wildflowers in the meadow, and some nice views of McGown Peak. Two very cold stream crossings were required before we arrived...

  • Stanley lake trail #640 bridle veil falls

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    12.23mi
    Elevation +
    1043f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofStanley lake trail #640 bridle veil falls Photo ofStanley lake trail #640 bridle veil falls Photo ofStanley lake trail #640 bridle veil falls

    Parked at lake near boat launch. Lily and I Went from trailhead sign a little ways and made left onto 640. Just rode up and back since loop was too long. Flies were bad! Bridle veil falls was part way up

  • Stanley, Idaho: Thompson Peak and Mount Carter

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    rjodra
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    4373f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Thompson Peak and Mount Carter Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Thompson Peak and Mount Carter

    It is fortunate that the highest peak in the Sawtooths can be reached through such a nice hike. The views from the top are truly breathtaking, hundreds of peaks, spires and rocks fill the horizon. If the terrain is snow...

  • 2020-07-19 Sawtooth Lake

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    huangyizhou
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    1821f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2020-07-19 Sawtooth Lake Photo of2020-07-19 Sawtooth Lake Photo of2020-07-19 Sawtooth Lake

    A popular hiking trail (probalby the most popular) in Sawtooth National Forest, not far from Stanley. Click the following "View more" link for detailed trip report of the day.

  • Redfish lake

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    9.54mi
    Elevation +
    1043f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofRedfish lake

    Rode along trail to bench but stayed on trail that goes to inlet to watch the fire SE of the fish hatchery. I only went a little ways towards inlet and had lunch on the side of the hill trail. Then I went back down and r...

  • Stanley, Idaho: Marshall Lake Trail

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    rjodra
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    1473f
    TrailRank
    22

    Fairly easy hike to a secluded lake. Starting from the Redfish Lake backpackers trailhead, continue to the prominent ridge north of Fishhook creek. From then on the trail is a very easy gradual climb. The ridge offers ni...

  • Stanley, Idaho: Upper Bench lakes

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    rjodra
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    19

    This is one popular hike from the Redfish Lake lodge. Up to the second lake the trail is well marked and easy. You can save a couple miles by taking the shuttle to the South end of the lake. The two first lakes are prett...

  • Katie’s loop

    Horseback Riding
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    sandracapps
    Distance
    2.37mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofKatie’s loop Photo ofKatie’s loop

    Katie’s loop Start either at Katie’s house or turn left off Highway just before Stanley Lake road and drive back to a loop turn around—will need to open and close a gate on way to the turnaround. I didn’t start recording...

  • Crater Lake To Stanley, Idaho Day 14

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    mile42
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 14 of a fully-loaded solo bike tour on a short-wheelbase Bacchetta recumbent, from the rim of Crater Lake to Stanley, Idaho near the Sawtooth mountain range.

  • Bench lake solo Pisco

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    Author
    sandracapps
    Distance
    8.48mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    16

    Went from parking area at stables, behind employee lodging to trailhead. Fist time with Pisco alone up here. Also first time I left lu at cabin alone.

  • Crater Lake To Stanley, Idaho Day 15

    Bicycle Touring
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    mile42
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 15 of a fully-loaded solo bike tour on a short-wheelbase Bacchetta recumbent, from the rim of Crater Lake to Stanley, Idaho near the Sawtooth mountain range.

  • Bench Lakes, Stanley, ID

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    Author
    Sup3r
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    1348f
    TrailRank
    9

    Really awesome hike. Would recommend especially more into summer when snow has fully melted and flowers are out. Was not difficult to the first lake in any way. Great for a nice trail run.

  • Bench lake

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    sandracapps
    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    1099f
    TrailRank
    13
    Photo ofBench lake Photo ofBench lake

    Bench lake on Pisco with Cheryl on Amar. We finished in time to have dinner at redfish.

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