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Sawtooth National Recreation Area
ID- Southwestern Idaho
- Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Overview
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA) consists of 756,000 acres of scenic mountain country. The Sawtooth NRA has over 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and 300 plus high mountain lakes that add to the spectacular scenery and vistas. Recreational pursuits include outdoor activities of camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating and canoeing, rafting, observing nature, photographing and bicycling.
Local Info
This area is also home to the Boulder-White Cloud mountains, some of the most stunningly beautiful mountains in the US. They were also home to some incredible mountain biking until a recently signed wilderness bill (August 7, 2015) permanently banned all forms of mechanized travel, including mountain bikes. Read about the experience of Brian Smith, an MTB Project Content Manager who embarked on a last-minute, 26 hour road trip to experience the Boulder-White Clouds by bike, literally moments before President Obama ended mountain biking in that area forever.
There are still ways to experience the area, however. One ride that's still legal is the Big-Little Boulder Loop. This big backcountry adventure gets you pretty high up in the Whitecloud mountains, with a great descent back down.
There are still ways to experience the area, however. One ride that's still legal is the Big-Little Boulder Loop. This big backcountry adventure gets you pretty high up in the Whitecloud mountains, with a great descent back down.
Recommended Routes in Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 17
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area Biking
- 786 Miles 1,265 Kilometers of Trail
- 18 Recommended Routes
- 15
Easy Trails
- 40
Intermediate Trails
- 39
Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Sawtooth National Recreation Area
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Trails in Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 76
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6.4
mi
10.2
km
#1Spring Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Sun Valley, ID |
10
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6.7
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10.8
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#2Williams Creek
Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
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Intermediate
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Sun Valley, ID |
8
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2.2
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3.5
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#3Rip and Tear
Intermediate
Sun Valley, ID
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Intermediate
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Sun Valley, ID |
8
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6.6
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10.6
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#4Little Boulder Creek
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
2
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0.6
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0.9
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#5Mine Shaft
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
2
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11.5
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18.4
km
#6Germania Creek Trail
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
1
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8.9
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14.3
km
#7Livingston Mill - Castle Divide Trail (North Segment)
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
1
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13.0
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20.9
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#8Grand Prize
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
1
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14.0
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22.6
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#9Martin-Big Casino
Very Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Very Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
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5.5
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8.8
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#10Alturas Creek
Difficult
Sun Valley, ID
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Difficult
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Sun Valley, ID |
1
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