Women's Hiking Trip: Stanley, ID & Sawtooth National Forest Sample Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival + Travel to Stanley
Book your flight to arrive at Boise International Airport - no later than 1pm.
Airport Pick Up 11:00AM-1:00PM
Lunch
Depart for Stanley, ID (2 hour 41 minute drive)
Dinner in Stanley
Sunset at Stanley Lake or Redfish Lake
Check-In to Airbnb and relax
DAY 2: A Solid Hiking Day
We'll be on our feet a lot today! From sun up to sun down we'll be seeing everything we can!
Early morning departure for Sawtooth Lake Trail (9.6 miles RT, 1,817ft elevation)- grab and go breakfast
Lunch at conclusion of hike
Late Afternoon Hot Spring Soak
Dinner in Stanley
Sunset at lake or viewpoint of choice
Relax at the house
Goodnight!
DAY 3: Horseback Riding + Hiking
Today will begin your taper of activity, while still challenging your limits. Be prepared for some soreness or stiffness of joints and maybe some blisters to nurse, but you can do it!
Goat Lake Hike or similar
Lunch after completing hike
Bench Lakes Half-Day Horseback Ride
Dinner in Stanley or at Redfish Lake Lodge
Return to the Airbnb
Goodnight!
DAY 4: More Hiking
6:00am departure for trailhead of choice - grab and go breakfast
Hiker Boat Shuttle from Redfish Lake Lodge
Cramer Lakes or Saddlebacks Lake Trails
Lunch after hike of choice
Soak in Hot Springs of Choice or short hike
Dinner in Stanley
Goodnight
DAY 5: Whitewater Rafting + A Recovery Hike
Breakfast in town
Whitewater Rafting on the Salmon River
Lunch
Lady Face & Bridal Viel Falls Trail or similar
Final Dinner in Stanley
Return to the Airbnb to pack
Goodnight!
DAY 6: Departure Day
Our last day together!
Sleep in until agreed upon time
Depart for Boise
Lunch en route
Begin Airport Drop-Offs
Return home with lots of memories and full heart!
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