Sawtooth Recreation Area Hiking Trails

Located just a few miles north of Sun Valley Idaho in central Idaho, is the Sawtooth National Forest which covers over 2.1 million acres. Also, close by lies the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Within the total of these areas are over 750 miles of trails and mountain peaks that rise over 10,000. The area is well known for its many hiking trails.

With the many trials – the avid hiker will not likely become bored or even come close to exhausting the boundless possibilities for places to hike in and around the Sun Valley area. There are multi-day hikes for the more dedicated, adventuresome hiker. There are also many trails, which are only a few miles long, with a limited incline, which makes them great for day hiking.

You might have the opportunity to see rock climbers using ropes and pitons on some of the rock cliffs, but the entire area is primarily a hiker's paradise. Hikes are categorized as easy, mild, moderate or difficult depending on their length, change in elevation and other factors of the terrain. The majorities of the trails are well maintained and are used during the summer months. Before going on any of the trails, it is best to check with the local services to determine the difficulty, length and distance of any hike. Always remember to take plenty of water, some energy food and clothes that anticipate any change in the weather.