United States · 9 days · 1,700 km · One-way
Sawtooth Idaho + Grand Tetons
Few Americans have done it — and that's why it's one of the most beautiful itineraries in the West. Sawtooth Range Idaho (Stanley, Redfish Lake, Sun Valley), Craters of the Moon (Apollo trained there), Mesa Falls and finish at Grand Teton + Jackson Hole. Zero mass tourism until you reach the Tetons.
Highlights
- Sawtooth National Recreation Area
- Redfish Lake mirror of Sawtooths
- Sun Valley + Hailey
- Craters of the Moon NM
- Mesa Falls
- Grand Teton NP
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Boise → Stanley
Boise → Stanley · 215 km
- · Pickup Boise
- · Scenic Byway 21
Overnight: Stanley Lake Campground
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Day 2
Stanley + Redfish Lake
Stanley · 50 km
- · Redfish Lake hike
- · Sawtooth lookout
Overnight: Redfish Lake Campground
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Day 3
Stanley → Sun Valley → Ketchum
Stanley → Ketchum · 100 km
- · Galena Summit overlook
- · Sun Valley village (Hemingway)
Overnight: Meadows RV Park Ketchum
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Day 4
Ketchum → Craters of the Moon
Ketchum → Arco · 115 km
- · Craters of the Moon NM
- · Inferno Cone
- · Lava tubes
Overnight: Lava Flow Campground (NPS)
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Day 5
Arco → Idaho Falls → Mesa Falls
Arco → Ashton · 200 km
- · Idaho Falls Snake River
- · Upper + Lower Mesa Falls
Overnight: Warm River Campground
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Day 6
Ashton → Grand Teton NP (Jackson)
Ashton → Jackson · 165 km
- · Teton Pass
- · Jackson Hole town square
Overnight: Gros Ventre Campground (NPS)
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Day 7
Grand Teton NP — Jenny Lake
Jackson · 80 km
- · Jenny Lake ferry + hike
- · Cascade Canyon
- · Hidden Falls
Overnight: Gros Ventre Campground (NPS)
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Day 8
Mormon Row + Antelope Flats + Signal Mt
Jackson · 95 km
- · Mormon Row barns sunrise
- · Antelope Flats wildlife
- · Signal Mountain overlook
Overnight: Gros Ventre Campground (NPS)
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Day 9
Jackson Hole drop-off
Jackson · 30 km
- · National Museum of Wildlife Art
- · Drop-off Jackson Hole
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.