After some time hiking through conifer and aspen forest, with some burned trees as evidence of past wildfires, the trail meets the creek in a brilliantly green meadow. A footbridge crosses a small side stream, but the trail more or less ends at the main creek. You’ll really want to capture a photo of this spot, with clear water sliding between grassy banks, a perimeter of deep green trees, and a crown of snow-streaked peaks on the horizon. This is a classic Sawtooth panorama, and even better than what you’ll get from the shore of Redfish Lake.

If you feel like braving muddy ground, you can continue onward to find the edge of a marshy lake. There is no official trail beyond there, but you may find use paths that continue around the water’s perimeter. When you’ve had your fill of Sawtooths scenery, simply return the way you came, and treat yourself to ice cream or a filling meal back at the lodge.

Sources: https://redfishlake.com/blog/fishhook-creek-trail/ https://triangleccabins.com/blog/fishhook-creek-trail https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recreation/recarea/?recid=75130&actid=50