Challis, Idaho
Top Spots in and near Challis
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Lowman, Idaho
Scramble Up Decker Peak
14.4 mi / 3990 ft gainThis can be a day trip or, if you want to take your time and relax after the climb, backpack in and camp at Hell Roaring Lake on the night before and after the climb. Begin your journey at Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead. From Stanley, drive on ID-75 south for 12 miles, turn west at Decker Flat, and ...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Hike to Kane Lake
4.76.8 mi / 1717 ft gainThis hike into the Pioneer Mountain Range starts out in a small meadow near Kane Creek, which you will follow for nearly the whole hike. Once you hit the forested area the uphill climb begins and doesn't stop until you get to the lake. About half way up the trail will begin taking you through roc...Read more -
Hailey, Idaho
Hike to Devil's Bedstead West
5.013 mi / 4200 ft gainSki enthusiasts recognize Sun Valley for its notorious town and prestigious slopes. What tourists might not realize is that during the offseason, the area surrounding Ketchum is also home to a plethora of remarkable mountains waiting to be hiked and explored. Among these amazing hikes is Devil's ...Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop
21.85 mi / 3996 ft gainAlice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you near multiple alpine lakes located near Stanley, Idaho. Check the Forest Service website for updated permit and camping information in the area.Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Lake via Petit Trail
5.011.97 mi / 1673 ft gainAlice Lake is a must-see, jaw-dropping alpine lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness. Whether it's a day hike or a multiple night backpacking trip, it surely won't disappoint. Put on the Idaho playlist, we're headed to Stanley! In Stanley, hang right at the T in the road and continue 17 miles south alo...Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Toxaway Loop
5.027.71 mi / 5515 ft gainThe Alice/Toxaway Loop is a standard loop in the Sawtooth Mountains, ID. The basic route is around 20 miles and takes 2-3 days. This trip report will outline our Aug 2016 trip and also give multiple options for you to use your own imagination when coming up with your own route. Below is my tak...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Hike Mount McCaleb
4 mi / 3500 ft gainMt. McCaleb's beautiful south face towers over the little town of Mackay, Idaho. The domineering peak is seen from US-93 just waiting to be climbed. It's a part of the Lost River Range, which boasts seven of Idaho's nine 12K-foot peaks; at 11,682 feet tall, McCaleb is Idaho's 34th highest peak.Th...Read more -
Mackay, Idaho
Hike to Lower Cedar Springs
4.53.4 mi / 200 ft gainThis is one of the easiest, yet scenically rewarding, hikes in the Lost River Range. Traveling only 1.2 miles (3.4 miles round trip) with an elevation gain of about 200 ft. You travel in a canyon surrounded by some of the highest mountains in Idaho. Mt. McCaleb is the giant 11,682 ft peak on the ...Read more
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