Idaho route stop · Sawtooth Byway
Ketchum & Sun Valley
a historic destination ski town
Featured driveSawtooth Scenic Byway
StateIdaho
Drive length~116 miles
Trip timea day
Ketchum & Sun Valley is one of the places Roamward flags on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a historic destination ski town. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Sawtooth Byway runs Shoshone → Stanley, ID. To the foot of Idaho’s jagged Sawtooths.
Nearby route stops
- Galena Summit Overlook — an 8,701-ft pass with the Sawtooth Valley spread below (Sawtooth Byway)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Sawtooth Byway stops like this.
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