Place to visit
Sawtooth Mountain, United States: what it is and when to go
Sawtooth Mountain is a mountain in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington state, United States of America, at 1,632 m above sea level. Interests: Hiking, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington state, United States of America · Hiking, Nature, Mountains
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,632 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 942 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fs.usda.gov
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.65 km
- Run by
- US Forest Service
- Coordinates
- 46.06979, -121.77318
What it is and where
Sawtooth Mountain is a mountain in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington state, United States of America, at 1,632 m above sea level.
This trail is a former section of the Pacific Crest Trail which was relocated to skirt the lower west flank Sawtooth Mountain. The trail climbs to near the top of the mountain providing wonderful views of Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens.
Its coordinates are 46.06979, -121.77318; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 942 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 2.65 km
- Run by
- US Forest Service
It is one of the Hiking, Nature and Mountains places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sawtooth Mountain is April to October.
- JanPossible8:49
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sawtooth Mountain has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Placid Lake Trail #29Hiking3.7 km
- Lone ButteVolcano in Skamania County, Washington state, United States of America5.4 km
- Lemei RockMountain in Skamania County, Washington state, United States of America5.8 km
- Lemei Lake Trail #179Hiking6.1 km
- Indian Heaven WildernessFederally designated wilderness area in southwest Washington state, United States of America7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Hiking
- Appalachian Trail: 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the National Park Service
- Pacific Crest Trail: long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA
- Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
- Hager Mountain: mountain in Oregon, United States of America
- North Country Trail: long-distance hiking trail in the United States
- American Discovery Trail: long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States
Every United States place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sawtooth Mountain?
It is a mountain in the Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington state, United States of America.
When is the best time to visit Sawtooth Mountain?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to Sawtooth Mountain?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 942 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Placid Lake Trail #29, Lone Butte, Lemei Rock. The rest is in the United States guide.
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