How long is Sawtooth Lake?

9.6 miles, out & back, with about 1,700 feet of elevation gain — roughly 4 hr 3 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Sawtooth Lake?

It's rated Hard. the iconic alpine lake under Mt Regan

Where is Sawtooth Lake?

Sawtooth Lake is in Idaho. the iconic alpine lake under Mt Regan

Roamward

Open iOS beta

Hard

Sawtooth Lake

Idaho

Distance9.6 mi

Est. time~4 hr 3 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,700 ft

RouteOut & back

Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

Sawtooth Lake is a hard 9.6-mile out & back hike in Idaho with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. the iconic alpine lake under Mt Regan.

Search in Apple Maps →More Idaho hikes

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

Build a trip around hikes like this.

Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.

More to explore in Idaho

Sawtooth Lake

More hikes in Idaho

Build a trip around hikes like this.

More to explore in Idaho

National parks

Forests & wild lands

Camping

Scenic routes

More Idaho guides