# Sawtooth Mountain Roads

**Location:** Stanley, ID | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 150+ miles

**GPS:** 44.0721, -114.9312

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** July - September

Idaho's answer to the Alps. Jagged granite peaks tower over forest roads that climb to stunning alpine basins. Stanley's main street has more elk than people.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** Jagged peaks, Alpine basins, Remote, Hot springs, Wildlife

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Redfish Lake Camp (Stanley, Idaho)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/idaho/redfish-lake-camp)
- [Starlight Ridge Campground (Stanley, Idaho)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/idaho/starlight-ridge-campground)

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