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 Forest.
Backpacking
The Sawtooth National Forest, particularly the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, offers opportunities for backpacking that attract visitors from around the globe.
General Hiking
All districts and areas on the Sawtooth National Forest offer trails suitable for hiking.
Day Hikes
All districts and areas on the Sawtooth National Forest offer day hikes for those seeking to work a connection with the nature into their day.
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Abbott Campground
Abbott Campground is a semi-primitive, non-reservation, campground with 7 single campsites and 2 double campsites.  This campground is located on the South Fork of the Boise River with campsite…
Adams Gulch Trailhead
Adams Gulch Trailhead is the most popular trailhead on the Ketchum Ranger District. Located just outside of Ketchum, it provides a jumping off point for a quick hike on Sunnyside Trail, a bike ride…
Albion Division
The Albion Division, located approximately 20 miles southeast of Burley, Idaho, encompasses 95,000 acres of National Forest system land. Beautiful wildflowers can be seen and wildlife is abundant. In…
Alpine Way Trailhead
Trailhead
Alturas Inlet Campground
Alturas Inlet Campground, located on beautiful Alturas lake, is composed of 28 campsites including 8 double-sites. This site accepts reservations which can be made at www.recreation.gov or by…
Alturas Inlet Group Picnic Area B
Alturas Inlet Group Picnic Area B can accommodate up to 50 people and reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. This site is located along the sandy…
Alturas Lake Creek Trailhead
Alturas Lake Creek Trailhead
Alturas Tent Camping Area
This tent camping area is accessible by hiking in, and consists of 4 single-sites and 2 double-sites on the east side of beautiful Alturas Lake. It is first-come, first-serve. Experience a…
Baker Creek
Baker Creek
Baker Lake Trailhead
This trailhead accesses Baker Lake Tr. No. 138 and the Osberg Ridgeline Tr. No. 147. Baker Lake, a pristine alpine lake less than 2 miles from the trailhead, is a perfect spot for a picnic or day…