Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Elevation Gain
8,008.00 ft (2,440.84 m)
Trail type
There-and-back
Distance
47.30 mi (76.12 km)
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Redfish Baron Creek Trail #101 is a 47-mile out-and-back through the scenic Sawtooth Wilderness. The trailhead is located south of Stanley, Idaho, off Highway 75. From Redfish Lake, this route proceeds west along the Redfish Creek - Baron Creek Trail #101 to Grandjean. The area features alpine lakes, pine forests, flowing creeks, and pleasant meadows. 

This area is popular for hiking, trail running, backpacking, fishing, and camping. It is possible to find some solitude along this route, but be prepared for some company at the lakeside campsites. Redfish Lake is a particularly popular location due to its easy accessibility off Highway 75 and because it is the largest lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. 

MILES AND WAYPOINTS

00.00 - Start / Redfish Lake

05.30 - Junction for Redfish Campground

10.00 - Alpine Lake

12.00 - Baron Lakes

15.00 - Baron Creek Falls

22.00 - South Fork - Payette River Trail (turn right)

24.00 - Grandjean

25.00 - Junction with Redfish Baron Creek Trail #101 (turn left and head east).

33.00 - Baron Lakes

37.00 - Alpine Lake

42.00 - Redfish Campground / Redfish Lake

47.30 - End / Redfish Lake

PERMITS 

Permits are free and available at the trailhead. 

ALTERNATE ROUTE

To shorten the overall distance, option to arrange a shuttle / drop off and complete this trek as a point to point. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Grandjean Trailhead

Redfish Lake

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer

Congestion

High

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Days

4

Pros

Scenic lakes. Flowing Creeks. Waterfall.

Cons

Crowds near the lakes.

Trailhead Elevation

6,564.00 ft (2,000.71 m)

Highest point

9,088.00 ft (2,770.02 m)

Features

Near lake or river
Backcountry camping
Wildlife
Fishing
Big vistas
Wildflowers

Typically multi-day

Yes

Permit required

Yes

Permit self-issue on site

Yes

Location

Nearby Adventures

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