Sawtooth Scenic Byway to Salmon River

This route crosses Galena Summit into the Sawtooth Valley with jagged peaks, Redfish Lake and Stanley, then follows the Salmon River canyon. It is rich in hot springs and campgrounds, and almost empty. It suits campers.

The stops

1. Start

   Ketchum

2. Viewpoint

   Galena Summit overlook

   View over the Sawtooth Valley

3. Beach

   Redfish Lake

   Lake with a lodge and trails

4. Town · Overnight

   Stanley

   Tiny town under the peaks

5. Worth a look

   Sunbeam Hot Springs

   Roadside hot springs on the Salmon River

6. Historic

   Clayton

   Old mining town

7. Town

   Challis

   River town and service stop

8. Finish

   Challis

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Stanley

  Redfish Lake campgrounds · Stanley cabins

When to go

Jun-Sep; Galena Summit closes in heavy snow

On the road

Wildfire smoke can be common in late summer. Fuel is available at Ketchum, Stanley and Challis.