The trail passes close to Iron Creek within the first mile.
Another nice view of Iron Creek at the first trail junction.
The trail climbs through an open and shaded Douglas fir forest.
Alpine Peak reflected in Alpine Lake.
Trail sign at the turnoff to Alpine Lake.
Pika!
Leash regulations vary by season in the Sawtooth Wilderness.
A small fire scar exists along the southern shore of the lake and hosts buckwheat and cliff penstemon.
Sawtooth Lake.
Alpine Peak (left, 9,861') and Mount Regan (right, 10,190') above Sawtooth Lake.
Alpine forget-me-not.
Douglas fir bark and moss.
Penstemon variety.
Iron Creek Trailhead.
Look up Iron Creek from the Alpine Way junction.
Alpine Peak (9,861') viewed from the south shore of Alpine Lake.
Looking across Alpine Lake to Alpine Peak (9,861') from the switchback leading to Sawtooth Lake.
Sawtooth Lake outlet.
The north Face of Mount Regan (10,190') towers above Sawtooth Lake.