|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
         
 Reporter |
Summary: This is a breath taking loop hike with beautiful natural features at nearly every turn of the trail. From craggy sawtooth peaks to numerous alpine lakes and dense forests with all manner of animals. Excellent fishing and bird watching. I saw elk, deer, goats and watched some manner of fishhawk harvesting his supper from Toxaway lake. A little mule deer buck was quite curious as I fixed my evening meal at Toxaway. He was standing about 20 feet from my tent for about 20 minutes. He retreated when I went to the tent for my camera, preferring the security of several other deer a liitle further back in the trees. Although fast packers may make this loop in a long day, there is enough natural features to keep one entertained for two nights or even three. Trailhead: Easy to find trailhead. Follow highway 75 south from Stanley, Idaho about 15 miles to the Pettit Lake turnoff on the right. Follow this graveled road, bearing right at the intersection to the Pettit lake campground. Just passed the campground is the large parking area for the trailhead. Trailhead pass is required, available at the District Ranger Station 3 miles south of Stanley or at the Sawtooth National Rec Area headquarters in Ketchum. Trailhead has restrooms, pump water and garbage dumptsers. (Lat:43.59028 Lon:-114.52228) Trail Guides for Toxaway Loop: Hiking Idaho by Ralph & Jackie Maughn (Falcon Guide) Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: SNRA HQ, Ketchum 208-726-7672, District Ranger Station,Stanley,208-774-3681 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Don Evans, who has posted 31 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by jss on 6/11/2007 Incredible views! The hike wore me out, but oh was it worth it.
Reviewed by dd on 3/24/2006 Awesome! I've done this loop twice and plan to go back again. Will be a great hike once the kids are old enough... Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Idaho Hiking, Idaho Trails, Idaho Hikes, Custer County Hiking, Custer County Trails, Custer County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||