Idaho trails have wide variations in length, difficulty and environment, attracting adventurers from across the u. Backpacking the toxawayalice lake loop, idaho the kid. This was an accidental trip which was the result of an overcrowded pettit lake campground. Try triangle c cabins, redfish riverside inn, and stanley high country inn for other incredible options. I had been reading on margaret fullers book trails of the sawtooth and whitecloud mountains all winter long, so i had a small collection of trails i had wanted to conquer in mind.
There was a list of family friendly hikes in the authors favorite hikes section. The pettit lake fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. Starting at the tin cup trailhead at pettit lake, you will follow trail 95 all the way today. Goat lake was pretty amazing, so if there was supposedly something better, we wanted to get to it. Edith lake and sand mountain divide outdoor project.
The guide is organized by regions of the state, which allows you to. Pettit lake ketchum 2020 all you need to know before you. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series paperback june 17, 2014 by luke kratz author, jackie maughan author. Activities at pettit lake include camping, fishing and hiking. Pettit lake in sawtooth national forest, ketchum idaho. The lake is one of the largest in the sawtooth wilderness and is most easily accessed via the trailhead at pettit lake, accessed from state highway 75 via sawtooth national forest road 208. Hidden gem we drove around two miles off the main road to check out this lake after spending a few days at. Pettit lake ketchum 2020 all you need to know before. Free coloring book from west elm highlights work of local artists. The sawtooth national recreation area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. It is also a great day hike for backpackers using farley lake as a basecamp.
The loop, known as the alice toxaway loop, is an 18 mile trek. Alice lake can be a destination or a stop on a 23 day backpacking trip. Things to do at redfish lake in idaho redfish lake lodge. Sawtooth national forest pettit lake campground, stanley. About 14 of a mile from the parking lot, stay left when the trail splits this is where you will emerge at the end. Pettit and yellowbelly lakes are nearby with more fishing, canoeing and hiking.
We sit on the bank of pettit lake creek and remove our boots and socks to ford it. The 232page guidebook highlights 60 of the greatest walking adventures in. The guide is organized by regions of the state, which allows you to focus on specific areas. Visit pettit lake on your trip to ketchum or united states. Alturas lake picnic area id campground, sun valley. Pete zimowsky, she wrote the book on hiking the sawtooths. Its the third week in june, and winter is just winding down in idahos sawtooth mountains. The trail continues up to twin lakes and around to toxaway lake before returning to pettit lake. No lodge or eating facilities, but hiking and public campgrounds are available. The 232page guidebook highlights 60 of the greatest walking adventures in the sawtooth, white cloud and salmon river mountains, all surrounding the stanley basin. Game fish identification pdf, 3 mb section 1 fishing in idaho, fishing basics, family.
I learned to fish here and it brought back a flood of. Pettit lake ketchum all you need to know before you go. Hiking approach this trail is crowded by idaho standards. Pettit lake is a large alpine lake in blaine county, idaho, united states, located in the sawtooth valley in the sawtooth national recreation area. There is the beach for sunbathing and swimming, and of course, photography is exceptional in this area. Overall round trip is just over 9 miles and the elevation gain is only about 600 feet which made for a relaxing hike through the forest.
Quite likely the closest to paradise as one may ever get. Idahos grand lady of the mountains has come out with the 5th edition of trails of the sawtooth and white cloud mountains. Alice lake is an alpine lake in blaine county, idaho, united states, located high in the sawtooth mountains in the sawtooth national recreation area. Fishing pettit lake, idaho pettit lake fishing reports. Jul 21, 2012 pettit lake reflects the beautiful sawtooth mountains near stanley idaho. Canyon county parks has owned this 20acre park since 1970. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I had been reading on margaret fullers book trails of the sawtooth and whitecloud mountains. The hikes and driving instructions were well marked out. Follow the trail past pettit lake and follow pettit creek toward alice lakes. To get to pettit lake from stanley, idaho, drive south 18 miles on state road 75. The description of the event, sawtooth pettittoxawayalice lake loop backpack, is available only to members. If youre looking for the best trails around boise, stanley or ketchum, weve got you covered. Pettit lake is accessed from state highway 75 via sawtooth national forest road 205.
Read these sections to explore the wide variety of fishing idaho offers across the state. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. Hell roaring lake, sawtooths idaho backcountry post. Inside bruce willis logcabin compound in ski country. Aug 04, 2016 the toxawayalice lake loop begins from tin cup trailhead on pettit lake fyi there is a campground right by the trailhead and it alone would make a fabulous destination. The sawtooth national recreation area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding. About 14 of a mile from the parking lot, stay left when the trail splits this is where you. The pass known as baron divide, at over 9,000 feet along the high ridge separating the gorgeous baron lakes basin from the valley of redfish lake creek, is a stout but reasonable dayhike from the redfish inlet transfer camp boat landing at the southwest corner of redfish lake.
There is hiking from tin cup trailhead into the sawtooth mountains. Pettit lake reflects the beautiful sawtooth mountains near stanley idaho. Farley lake can be accessed from either the pettit lake tin cup or yellow belly lake trailheads. Hike to alice lake from tin cup trailhead at pettit lake. Idaho trails have wide variations in length, difficulty and environment, attracting. Backpacking the toxawayalice lake loop, idaho the kid project. Try triangle c cabins, redfish riverside inn, and stanley high country inn for other incredible. Because of the popularity it, of course, makes it one of the most popular hikes in the area. Continue down the trail to find closetoperfect camp spots along the water. Hundreds of miles of trail in the sawtooth and white cloud wilderness areas, including several interesting day hikes right from redfish lake lodge.
The lake is approximately 16 miles 26 km south of stanley and 33 miles 53 km northwest of ketchum. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october. With over 19,000 miles of hiking trails, theres an afternoon distraction or weeklong adventure for every desire. Hiking idaho is excited to announce the completion of the hikers guide idahos sawtooth country. Pettit lake is beautiful but has a very private feel. The lake is a great stand alone adventure and within striking distance for young children. There is also a horse trailhead just to the north of pettit lake campground a couple hundred yards. Whether you are a budding angler or a seasoned veteran, the angler guide can help you plan your next fishing adventure. Weekend photo pettit lake, idaho saturday, july 21, 2012. The hikers guide idahos sawtooth country hiking idaho. I cant say which place is the most beautiful because each year i think i have found a new spot that is more beautiful than the ones before. Sawtooth national forest pettit lake campground, stanley, id.
Close the loop by hiking northeast down the canyon of yellow belly creek, passing waterfalls and farley lake. The majority of the elevation gain is during the first 12 mile where the trail climbs and tops out on a moraine then proceeds up. Sawtooth pettittoxawayalice lake loop backpack meetup. The creek barrels downhill, barking and bursting with snowmelt. I learned to fish here and it brought back a flood of memories.
Backpackers descending from baron divide toward the baron lakes in idahos sawtooths. Explore the sawtooth mountains in central idaho, reaching heights of almost 11,000 feet, or northern idahos mineral ridge, overlooking beautiful. Aug 07, 2014 15 backcountry lake hikes worth the walk aaron theisen august 7, 2014 get out there hiking backcountry alpine lakes are the summer equivalent of a hidden powder stash. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series kratz, luke, maughan, jackie, maughan, ralph on. There are several trails, which begin at the lake and take hikers sawtooth mountains wilderness area. Among other lakes reachable in a day, id suggest alice lake at 8,598 feet, because its a gorgeous spot see photo below, theres more.
Perkins lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing. Alturas lake picnic area id campground, sun valley, idaho. Lake lowell park is located at 12996 iowa avenue, nampa, on the upper dam east side of lake lowell. Backpack to alice lake, tin cup traihead the outbound.
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