Sawtooth Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by David Vasko

ABOUT Sawtooth

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Centralized access point to all trails that start at the Sawtooth Parking. This includes Timber Gap, Timber Paradise Ridge, Monarch Lakes, Sawtooth and Crystal lakes. Monarch Lake is one of the first areas that was developed in Mineral King and is home to the classic V5 The Monarch. This trailhead can take you all the way to Sawtooth Peak which is an icon of the area an merits a summit.

Follow the official trail to the appropriate sub area. Approaches for this are all long, but since they are official trails they are well maintained and the going is easy. 
This digital Sawtooth climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Sawtooth days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Centralized access point to all trails that start at the Sawtooth Parking. This includes Timber Gap, Timber Paradise Ridge, Monarch Lakes, Sawtooth and Crystal lakes. Monarch Lake is one of the first areas that was developed in Mineral King and is home to the classic V5 The Monarch. This trailhead can take you all the way to Sawtooth Peak which is an icon of the area an merits a summit. Follow the official trail to the appropriate sub area. Approaches for this are all long, but since they are official trails they are well maintained and the going is easy.

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Recent Ascents in Sawtooth

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DANIEL WONG
@sketchdan
The Mark of a Vasko v4
Great climbing in a great setting! Body positioning was a little tricky to figure out in the beginning as well as the final move.
★ 5(v4, Solid)
7.4.2026
DANIEL WONG
@sketchdan
The Monarch v5
Worth the 5 mile approach
★ 5(v5, Solid)
7.4.2026
DANIEL WONG
@sketchdan
Oksav v5
Fun dead-point move
★ 3(v5, Solid)
7.4.2026
DANIEL WONG
@sketchdan
Swallowtail Slab v0
Harder than it looks and a little committing at the top.
★ 3(v0, Solid)
7.4.2026
DANIEL WONG
@sketchdan
Chunky & Cute v0
Fun low ball problem to wam up on
★ 3(v0, Solid)
7.4.2026
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