List of lakes of the Sawtooth Mountains (Idaho) facts for kids

The Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho are home to hundreds of beautiful lakes. Most of these lakes were formed a long, long time ago by huge, slow-moving rivers of ice called alpine glaciers. Many of these lakes are found deep inside the Sawtooth Wilderness, which is a protected area where nature is left wild. However, some of the biggest and most famous lakes are just outside this wilderness, but still within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Some of the largest lakes you can find here include Redfish, Alturas, Pettit, Yellow Belly, Stanley, and Sawtooth lakes.

McGown Peak and Stanley Lake

Lakes You Can Easily Visit

Some of the Sawtooth Mountains' lakes are easier to get to because they are not deep inside the protected wilderness area. These lakes are still part of the amazing Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which means they are cared for and offer lots of fun activities. Here are some of them:

Grand Mogul mountain at the southwest end of Redfish Lake

Goat Lake

Lakes Deep in the Wilderness

Many lakes are located within the Sawtooth Wilderness. This means they are often harder to reach, requiring longer hikes, but they offer incredible views and a true sense of being in untouched nature. Some of these lakes are part of "lake chains," which are groups of several lakes connected by streams.

Lake Chains in the Wilderness

Here are some of the lake chains you can find in the Sawtooth Wilderness:

Individual Wilderness Lakes

There are many individual lakes scattered throughout the Sawtooth Wilderness, each with its own unique beauty. Here are a few examples of these high-altitude lakes:

See also

• Sawtooth National Forest
• Sawtooth National Recreation Area