Backpacking 67 Miles on the Sawtooth Wilderness Loop Trail, Idaho

00:00 Day 1 - Grandjean Trailhead to Smith Falls
03:40 Day 2 - Smith Falls to Cramer Lakes
08:16 Day 3 - Cramer Lakes to Redfish Creek/Baron Creek Trail/North Fork Baron Sawtooth Lake Trail Junction
10:41 Day 4 - Redfish Creek/Baron Creek Trail/North Fork Baron Sawtooth Lake Trail Junction to Grandjean Trailhead`

[@Andy-vt7sl]

Thanks for sharing your adventure - the Sawtooths are such a gorgeous place to explore.

[@MagnoliaBear]

Thanks! They sure are - it was a great time of year to visit!

[@Andy-vt7sl]

@@MagnoliaBear that’s awesome. I got to go at the end of August and the swimming was fun, if not chilly 🥶. 10/10 would recommend and go again!

[@filomenatroianiello2728]

Thanks for sharing! Were you able to leave your car at the trail head?

[@mattholt3827]

You guys looked cold!

[@MagnoliaBear]

Cold mornings, hot days!

[@onequikm]

Great video. We are going on this trail this week. Any words on advice?
Do you recommend counterclockwise?
Do I need waterproof shoes? I know there are a couple of water crossings. I will just use water shoes.

[@MagnoliaBear]

Thanks! It's a beautiful, well-maintained, and well-marked trail. Counterclockwise worked well with our schedule (it also makes for a milder, more gradual first day), but you can't go wrong either way.
Good call with the water shoes - there are a few crossings that came well above ankle height, but they are very straightforward this time of year. Safe travels!