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Recreation Opportunities

This photo is taken from the seat of a mountain bike, showing the handlebars and a singletrack trail through forest.

Biking

Leave pavement behind, bike our forest's many gorgeous mountain trails!
A photo shows a climber with a helmet on the flank of Leatherman Peak

Climbing and Caving

Explore the towering peaks of the Lost River and Salmon River ranges!
A view downstream of the Salmon River Canyon. Snow has begun to accumulate on the peaks.

Hiking

Walk along the ridges and valleys of the Salmon-Challis National Forest!
A photo taken from horseback of a trail through a sub-alpine meadow

Horse Riding and Camping

Visit the remote backcountry trails of the Salmon-Challis on horseback!
Flag/Card Fishing

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is a great place to hunt and fish!
A meadow with a mountain ridge in the background

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Drive your motorcycle, ATV, or other vehicle through our vast road system!
Landscape View on Forest

Other

Our great variety of landscapes and ecosystems presents many opportunities!
Fisheries Biologist Bart Gamett assists with a pre-treatment bioassay.

Outdoor Science and Learning

Learn about and visit our diverse ecosystems, unique wildlife, and scenery!
King Mountain

Picnicking

Bring your picnic basket to one of our many picnic areas on the forest!
Hawley Creek

Scenic Drives

Drive through diverse landscapes, see natural beauty from your vehicle!
Looking out from the boat ramp at Corn Creek on an overcast day.

Water Activities

Boat world-renowned stretches of whitewater river and placid alpine lakes!
The summit of Mt. Borah as seen from the shoulder of Chicken-Out Ridge in winter.

Winter Sports

Find fresh, powdery snow and fun on our high-altitude peaks and meadows!
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