Sawtooth Wilderness Area Summer 2019

I did 5 nights there in mid Aug 2017 (we were there for the eclipse).  We did a loop from the Tin Cup / Petit Lake trailhead.

• The timing was okay people-wise.  There were lots of people but only had one night where everything was full where we wanted to stop.  Hiked another 45 minutes and had a great site all to ourselves.
• Weather was absolutely beautiful.  I dont recall even a drop of rain and temps were comfortable, day and night.
• I debated on the hammock but went with the tent.  Hammock would have been okay.
• Had one evening where I put on my fleece because of the bugs but otherwise none.
• We hung food – no problems finding a tree.  We had one site that was very heavily used and had bold mini-bears.  Otherwise no animal issues.
• I used a SMD Lunar Duo.  No problems finding a spot for a non-freestanding tent
• Several stream crossings – none were difficult or more than knee-deep.
• You didnt mention fishing – we didnt fish but came across a guy at one lake who had done very well.

Here is a GPX of the hike with some campsite notes: https://caltopo.com/m/MB5S

Lots of amazing views, here is my favorite pic from the trip – just to whet your appetite:

Thanks for the info!

shoot me a message, and I will be happy to give you some specific info and ideas…

I am looking to do a hike with some of my friends in the Sawtooths as well this summer. Looking forward to the fishing. I haven’t done any fishing in that area yet so anyone with some insight (fly, spin, cast,…) that would be appreciated. If anyone else has any more to add to this conversation that would be awesome.