Sawtooth Backcountry
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), which was created by the United States Congress in 1972, was a successful achievement in curtailed development and planned conversation of one of the most pristine areas in the lower forty-eight states. The area is similar to a national park, with more limited uses than those found in a national park.
Real backcounty adventures can be found in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area located just north of Sun Valley, Idaho. The area encompasses nearly 756,000 miles of aspen and alpine forests, lush green meadows, miles of flowing streams and rivers, and high cliffs atop some of the 10,000+ foot high peaks.
The area is best known for its beauty and recreational assets, which include hiking, backpacking, and camping. The most unusual aspect of the backcounty of the Sawtooth region is that no motorized vehicles are allowed. There is no logging, no roads, or any buildings, which do not have historic value. In fact, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is one of only a few areas in the entire United States where subdivision type buildings have actually been torn down in an effort to conserve the natural ambiance of the area.
If you want the experience of a lifetime in a beautiful spot which is not equaled anywhere, then plan a trip into the Sawtooth backcountry.
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