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Sawtooth National Forest Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Brian Kevin

  • The Sawtooth National Forest encompasses 2.1-million acres of the most magnificent and wildest country available in the United States this side of Alaska. Within the forest, you'll also find protected wilderness areas and national recreation areas.
  • The rugged White Cloud Peaks Loop is one of the classic hikes in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Strong hikers will find 28 miles of stunning mountain vistas and high country lakes.
  • Sun Valley Trekking in Hailey operates six backcountry yurts in the Sawtooth National Forest that are ideal destinations for snowshoers in the winter (or backpackers who don't want to carry a tent in the summer).
  • Find excellent and less-crowded trails winding through the Pioneer Mountains east of Sun Valley, the second highest range in the state. Access an extensive trail system from the Federal Gulch Campground off of East Fork Road, six miles south of Ketchum.

Sawtooth National Forest Overview

Pick your sunsets carefully, and you may witness the serrated Sawtooth Mountains live up to their name, as they rip storm clouds into shreds of purple, orange, and vermillion. Situated in south-central Idaho, the Sawtooth extends into northern Utah, thus encompassing not only northern glacial mountain peaks like the 12,076-foot Hyndman Peak, but also the surreal salt flats of the Great Salt Lake. Read More

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Benjamin Inn

842 North Ave.
Challis, ID 83226 Map

Distance: 57.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Almo Outpost

3020 Elba Almo Rd.
Almo, ID 83312 Map

Distance: 128.2 mi.
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Sun Valley Warm Springs

333 South Main Street
Ketchum, ID 83340 Map

Distance: 20.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Bonanza and Custer Ghost Towns

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Between Sunbeam and Challis on the Custer Motorway
Box 1086
Challis, Idaho 83226

Distance: 37.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Have you really been in the West until you've seen an authentic ghost town? Bonanza and Custer are... Read More
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Castle Rocks State Park

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2 miles north of Almo on Hwy. 77, then 1.4 miles west onBig Cove Ranch Rd.
Box 169
Almo, ID, Idaho 83312

Distance: 127.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Castle Rocks is to City of Rocks what Universal Studios is to Disney World. Idaho's newest state... Read More
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Durfee Hot Springs

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2798 S Elba Almo Rd.
Almo, Idaho 83312

Distance: 128.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Durfee Hot Springs is not a luxurious affair. And that's what's nice about it. The Durfees... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Sawtooth National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field 74.9 map
Salt Lake City International Airport 250.5 map
Spokane International Airport 299.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sawtooth National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Hailey Sun Valley Airport 28.2 map
Twin Falls City County Airport 89.6 map
Idaho Falls Fanning Field 135.1 map

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Portland, OR (PDX) to Boise (BOI) $126

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5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 14
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, VCR, Woodburning Stove
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