The Best Hiking in Stanley
Looking for the best hiking in Stanley? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Stanley. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Stanley
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Stanley, Idaho
Valley Creek Hot Springs
5.00.1 miValley Creek Hot Springs is a short drive off of the main highway (75), you'll travel along a dirt/gravel road. You'll exit at the Stanley Museum and follow the dirt road for about .4 miles. There will be a dirt parking lot on your left. Walk across the foot bridge and stay left once on the othe...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Alpine Lake via Trail 640 and Alpine Way Trail
7.49 mi / 1424 ft gainAlpine Lake via Trail 640 and Alpine Way Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Alpine Lakes Trail to Lake 8609
11.74 mi / 2848 ft gainAlpine Lakes Trail to Lake 8609 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Alpine Way to Stanley Lake Trail
17.34 mi / 3491 ft gainAlpine Way to Stanley Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Sawtooth Lake via Iron Creek
4.910.04 mi / 1962 ft gainSawtooth Lake is "must-see" for Idaho hikers or any outdoor enthusiasts visiting the Sawtooth National Forest. The five mile trek to the lake is made worthwhile by breathtaking, photogenic alpine lakes and the crisp, clean Idaho air. It's up to you whether to day hike the trail or to camp at the ...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Goat Lake via Iron Creek
4.97.96 mi / 1621 ft gainThis moderate hike begins at Iron Creek Trailhead in the Sawtooth Mountains. Follow the trail through the forest and alongside Iron Creek. At 1.1 miles you will officially enter the Sawtooth Wilderness and soon after come to a marked junction. Turn left to follow Alpine Way Trail across Iron Cree...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Bench Lakes Trail
3.58.01 mi / 1217 ft gainThis hike is great for anyone wanting to experience a scenic trail and peaceful alpine lakes. The five Bench Lakes are a chain of lakes draining from Mt. Heyburn. Park in the dirt parking lot across from the Fishhook Creek Trailhead near Redfish Lake. Shortly after the start of the trail you wi...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Marshall Ridge via Fishhook Creek Trailhead
2.74 mi / 623 ft gainStart your hike at the Fishhook Creek Trailhead by Redfish Lake. Park in the dirt parking lot across the street. Follow the trail (mostly flat) a few hundred feet to the first fork. Here, continue straight to Fishhook Creek. After another short bit on the fairly flat trail, which leads through a ...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake Trail
14.96 mi / 2694 ft gainRedfish Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Thompson Peak Trail
4.012.59 mi / 3976 ft gainThe Sawtooths are known for its craggy shapes protruding from central Idaho. Although the hike to Thompson Peak isn't necessarily a rare or tremendously physical feat, it's a proud, boastful moment bagging the tallest peak in the range. Here's the scoop: To reach Redfish Trailhead, head south of...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Fishhook Creek Trail
5.04.5 mi / 233 ft gainThis easy hike starts off from the dirt parking lot near Redfish Lake Lodge. Two small footpaths lead away from the far end of the parking lot crossing the road to the lodge just down to the left. The right trail will take you straight to the Fishhook Creek Trailhead, while the left trail will g...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Camp at Redfish Lake
4.5There are plenty of camping spots all within walking distance of the lake or the outlet stream. There are also tons of hikes in the surrounding Sawtooth Mountain Range. The lake is known for its historic Sockeye Salmon runs. The lake is very close to Stanley Idaho and leads into the salmon river....Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Boundary Creek
10.9 mi / 3688 ft gainBoundary Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Stanley Lake To Alpine Lake
18.38 mi / 4019 ft gainStanley Lake To Alpine Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflower slocated near Stanley, Idaho.Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Hike from Stanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls
5.07.9 mi / 570 ft gainBridalveil Falls [Video] The hike to the falls begins near Stanley Lake in a clearly marked trailhead parking lot (GPS coordinates below). From the parking lot there is a short walk up a dirt road where the trail breaks off at a sign for Bridalveil Falls on Trail 640. You will stay on Trail 640...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Lady Face Falls
4.95 mi / 289 ft gainLady Face Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stanley, Idaho.Read more