Redfish Lake
a glacier-carved alpine lake under Mount Heyburn
Redfish Lake is one of the places Roamward flags on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a glacier-carved alpine lake under Mount Heyburn. 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)
- Stanley — a tiny town at the foot of the Sawtooths on the Salmon River (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.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: