Thompson Peak
Standard route to the tallest summit in the Sawtooths.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Alpine Climbing in Sun Valley
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Alpine Climbing Routes in Sun Valley
Galena Peak: Senate Creek Route
The eponymous peak near Galena Summit, in the Boulder Mountains between Ketchum and Stanley.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Hyndman Peak: East Ridge
The tallest peak in the Pioneer Mountains, and one of only nine in Idaho exceeding 12,000 feet.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Alpine Peak from Sawtooth Lake
Bag a Sawtooth summit after hiking to this popular lake.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Devils Bedstead West
One of the more impressive summits near Sun Valley, but climbed by relatively few.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Borah Peak
At 12,662 feet ASL, Borah Peak reigns as Idaho's high point
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Alpine Climbing Guidebooks in Sun Valley
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in the USA’s Northern Rockies
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Highpointing the Rockies—From Montana to New Mexico
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Highpointing the Most Mountainous States in the Lower 48
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Top 5 Scenic Hikes near Sun Valley, Idaho
13 routes · Alpine Climbing · Mountain Biking · Gravel Biking · Hiking · Road Biking · Sailing · Trail Running
Summer in Sun Valley: All the Best Outdoors
5 routes · Alpine Climbing