Pettit Lake Cutoff
Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, ID. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 892 ft (272 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 7,526 ft (2,294 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Pettit Lake Cutoff
How long is Pettit Lake Cutoff?
Pettit Lake Cutoff is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 892 ft (272 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,526 ft (2,294 m).
How hard is Pettit Lake Cutoff?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Pettit Lake Cutoff?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Pettit Lake Cutoff?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Pettit Lake Cutoff shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Pettit Lake Cutoff?
Best for Hiking. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Pettit Lake Cutoff?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Pettit Lake Cutoff
- Pettit Creek Trail Sawtooth Wilderness · Expert · 13.7 mi (22 km)
- Yellowbelly Trail Sawtooth Wilderness · Expert · 16.3 mi (26.2 km)
- Mays Creek Trail Sawtooth National Recreation Area · Hard · 6 mi (9.6 km)
- Pettit Creek Trail-High Water Route Sawtooth Wilderness · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Upper Hell Roaring Trail Sawtooth National Recreation Area · Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Hell Roaring Trail Sawtooth National Recreation Area · Hard · 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Pettit Creek Trail-High Water Route Sawtooth Wilderness · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Edith Lake Trail Sawtooth Wilderness · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
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