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United States ID-75 Difficulty: 7/10

Sawtooth Scenic Byway & Galena Summit

Climbs northward from Sun Valley through the Boulder Mountains over 8,701-foot Galena Summit via steep hairpin switchbacks. The overlook unveils a breathtaking vista of the jagged Sawtooth Range wall standing across the Stanley Basin, descending along the headwaters of the Salmon River.

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Distance
Distance
61 mi
98 km total run
Turns
Turns
195
3.2 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
8,701 ft
Galena Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 7/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Ketchum / Sun Valley, ID End: Stanley, ID
Elevation Profile 5,850 – 8,701 ft
SUMMIT 8,701 FT
Galena Summit
Apex Density Index 3.2 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Ketchum / Sun Valley, ID 43.6807, -114.3637
Summit / High Point Galena Summit 8,701 FT Summit
End Destination Stanley, ID 44.2155, -114.9353
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Sawtooth Scenic Byway & Galena Summit?

Sawtooth Scenic Byway & Galena Summit spans 61 miles and packs approximately 195 curves (3.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5,850 ft - 8,701 ft (Galena Summit) and technical rating 7/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Ketchum / Sun Valley, ID (Latitude 43.6807, Longitude -114.3637) and finishes at Stanley, ID (Latitude 44.2155, Longitude -114.9353).

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