
Northwest
Sawtooth National Forest: Geographic Overview and Protected Mountain Boundaries
Central Idaho mountain systems and wilderness corridors
Spanning over two million acres, Sawtooth National Forest defines the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Idaho. This protected landscape contains a complex network of glacial basins, alpine lakes, and varied ecosystems ranging from arid sagebrush foothills to high-altitude peaks. Explore the internal boundaries, drainage systems, and structural geography of this significant wilderness area.
- Area
- 8,540.52 km²
- Established
- 1905
- Visitors
- 1.2M annual
- Relief
- Mountain



