Sawtooth Botanical Garden: Located in Hailey, Not Sun Valley

Correction: The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is in Hailey, Idaho—not Sun Valley.

Exact Location

• Address: 11 Gimlet Road, Hailey, ID 83333
• Coordinates: 43.519° N, 114.308° W
• Setting: 5 acres on Wood River Land Trust preserve, adjacent to Big Wood River

Sun Valley vs. Hailey

• Sun Valley: Resort village (Ketchum/Sun Valley) – 5 mi north, 5,900 ft, ski/elite tourism
• Hailey: County seat, working town – 5,300 ft, authentic Wood River Valley
• Drive: 7 min via ID-75 (Main St → Gimlet Rd)

Garden Highlights

• Mission: Native/rocky mountain plants, conservation, education
• Features: Demonstration gardens (xeric, pollinator, sensory), greenhouse, library, event space
• Trails: Connect to Wood River Trail (paved, 20+ mi to Ketchum/Sun Valley)
• Events: Wildflower Festival (June), Native Plant Sale, workshops, concerts
• Hours: Dawn–dusk daily; Visitor Center seasonal (May–Oct)
• Admission: Free (donations welcome)

Nearby Attractions

• Silver Creek Preserve (TNC) – 10 min south, world-class fly fishing
• Craters of the Moon NM – 1 hr north
• Sun Valley Resort – 5 min north (ski, golf, ice, arts)
• Galena Lodge – 20 min north (Nordic, yurts, dining)

Visit Hailey for the garden; stay for the river, trails, and unpretentious mountain town vibe.