Loop · Twisp and Sawtooth
Sawtooth Lakes Loop
27.6 mi loop6,563 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance27.6 miFull loop
Elevation gain6,563 ftTotal climb
High point8,056 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Sawtooth Lakes Loop is a 27.6-mile loop starting from Crater Creek Trailhead. The route follows Sawtooth Lakes Loop.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Crater Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.