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Recreation Opportunities

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Biking

The Sawtooth National Forest offers exceptional opportunities for mountain bikers, road cyclist and e-bike users. 
Redfish inlet hiking

Hiking

Whether visitors are interested in hiking for a day or backpacking for a few days, opportunities to get out on trails abound on the Sawtooth National…
Three people on horseback ride along a trail up hill. The jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains rise up in the distance and point to a bright blue sky filled with white, puffy clouds

Horse Riding and Camping

The multi-use trails of the Sawtooth National Forest draw many horse riders and backcountry horse enthusiasts. 
A boy, dressed in camouflage and carrying a pack, holds up the head of a deer he hunted by the antlers. Behind the body of the deer, the boy's father, also dressed in camouflage, squats behind holding the boy's rifle.

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Hunting, fishing and shooting opportunities are available on all districts of the Sawtooth National Forest. 
A man, outfitted in a riding jersey and jeans, holds out his hand to signal young, helmeted off-highway vehicle riders

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

The Sawtooth National Forest features over 500 miles of motorized trails, most of which are on the Minidoka and Fairfield Ranger Districts.
Surrounded by trees, a gentleman in a blue shirt, dark shorts and a trucker hat addresses a group of people huddled around a tabletop where animals skins are on display

Outdoor Science and Learning

The Sawtooth National Forest offers employee- and partner-led programs for all ages year-round.
A gravel pad on the banks of a lake features a row of commercial-grade picnic tables. In the center of the pad is a black metal, single-pedestal grill. Conifer trees border the picnic area.

Picnicking

The Sawtooth National Forest features several spots perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors. 
A lined, paved two-way highway winds left, right, then left again along the edge of mountains. Trees descend down from the steep incline to the left. A metal guardrail separates the road from the tree canopy rising from the downward gradient. In the background, tree covered mountains dusted with snow rise into the deep cerulean blue sky filled with puffy, white clouds.

Scenic Drives

The Sawtooth National Forest is home to three scenic byways, but visitors can catch beautiful vistas along many National Forest System roads. 
A crystal clear lake extends to the Sawtooth Mountains in the background. A small, jetted boat in the middle of the lake holds three passengers.

Water Activities

Water activities on the Sawtooth National Forest include whitewater rafting, float and jet boating, hot spring bathing, and swimming. 
A cross country skier glides in the tracks others laid before. Clean snow blankets either side of the tracks and short vegetation and bare trees dot the landscape. Snow-covered mountains in the distance lead to a blue sky peppered with wispy clouds.

Winter Sports

Downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, and snowmobiling are popular winter activities on the Sawtooth National Forest
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