Driving the challenging Forest Road 149 to Sawtooth Lake in Wyoming

Sawtooth Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.824m (9,265ft) above sea level, located in Park County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Sawtooth Lake

Where is Sawtooth Lake?

The lake is located in the northern part of Wyoming, within the Shoshone National Forest. Remember this is Grizzly country. The lake often remains frozen into early summer.

Is the road to Sawtooth Lake unpaved?

The tough road to the lake is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 149. It comprises narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Sawtooth Lake? 

Starting at the paved US-212 Beartooth Highway, the road to the summit is 6.11km (3.8 miles) long. 

Is the road to Sawtooth Lake open year-round?

Set high in the Beartooth Mountains, the road tops out at 2.947m (9,668ft) above sea level. It is not plowed in winters.

 

 

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