Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID)

Boise County, Idaho, United States

20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 4,073 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID) is a 20.3-mile loop route in Boise County, Idaho, United States, gaining 4,088 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.0 miles gaining 3,253 feet at an average 8.8% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.3 mi (32.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,073 ft (1,241 m)
Average gain	200 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	8.8 mi, 3,574 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.3%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID)

How much elevation gain does Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID) have?

Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID) has 4,073 ft (1,241 m) of elevation gain over 20.3 miles (32.7 km). That averages 200 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID)?

The difficulty score for Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID) is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID)?

The longest climb on Grandjean Sawtooth Lake Loop (ID) runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and gains 3,574 ft (1,090 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.3%.