Sawtooth Mountains Reflection in Alice Lake

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The magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho are popular for photography, as well as hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The Alice-Toxaway Loop is one of the most popular hikes in the Stanley area, beginning at the Tin Cup Trailhead and passing Farley, Toxaway, Twin, and Alice Lakes along the way. I backpacked the loop the last week of July 2026, taking 2 nights and 3 days. My wanderings to photograph waterfalls, creeks, lakes, and wildflowers made the 19-mile hike into a little over 33 miles! I stayed my second night at Alice Lake and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and sunrise there. I packed up my campsite early so that I could be at some great spots when the sun was rising. As I reached the other end of the lake, shortly before 7:00am, I was treated to this reflection of the mountains and moon in the glassy lake surface. I had walked the perimeter of the lake the previous afternoon, but the water had been choppy, and the sun directly overhead had made a much less pleasant view! I find it so worth it to get up a little earlier to see the calm blue and golden hour views!