Sawtooth Mountains
The Sawtooth Mountains are located in Central Idaho and were given their name due to their appearance, which resembles the teeth of a hand saw. This well known mountain range provides many great places to hike, backpack, rock climb, mountain bike and go horseback riding. The rivers, which run through the area, also provide great places to go whitewater rafting and fly fishing. more info
The Sawtooth Mountains of Central Idaho dominate the landscape and surround the little mountain town of Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth Mountains include more than forty high peaks that reach for the sky at a height of more than 10,000 feet. Nestled in the glacier basins of these mountains are more than 300 pristine, alpine lakes. In this area, which provides a glimpse of what the western land must have been like in the beginning of the last century, the summer visitor can enjoy many miles of wilderness wonderland.
The accumulation of snow in these high mountains melt in the springs and continually supply water as they merge to form the Salmon River, also known as the "River of No Return".
The area is known worldwide as one of the most pristine, scenic mountain regions, which is fairly accessible to the common person.
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Wasatch Mountains
Coming in from Salt Lake City, Utah? Spend a little time exploring Park City and the Wasatch Mountains.
