Road trip · Central Idaho
Idaho Sawtooth Loop
The loop
Sun Valley, the Sawtooth Mountains, McCall and Craters of the Moon.
Overview line between stops, not turn-by-turn directions.
Stop by stop
- 1
Craters of the Moon
Suggested: 1 day (full guide: 1–2 days)
~44 mi straight-line from Craters of the Moon
2Sun Valley
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
~28 mi straight-line from Sun Valley
3Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Wilderness Permits and Redfish Lake Boat Access
~94 mi straight-line from Sawtooth National Recreation Area
4McCall
Suggested: 3 days (full guide: 3–5 days)
Quick answers
How many days do I need for the Idaho Sawtooth Loop?
Plan about 10 days to give each of the 4 stops its suggested minimum time, plus extra if you add rest days.
Which order should I visit the stops in?
Craters of the Moon, then Sun Valley, then Sawtooth National Recreation Area, then McCall. The order keeps each leg as short as possible.
Do any stops on this loop need reservations?
Check booking rules early for Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Each stop's guide links to the official source.