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Nature lovers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts need look no further than the magnificent Sawtooth Wilderness for their next back-to-nature adventure. The Sawtooth Wilderness covers over 217,000 acres of land and originally became a protected area way back in 1937, forming part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
You can explore this pristine wilderness on foot, by mountain bike or even on horse-back, returning each night to camp under the stars at one of the many campsites dotted throughout the wilderness. Hikers can prepare to explore over 350 miles of cleared trails, which vary from easy family-friendly nature walks to steep and challenging hikes up to some of the 400 glacial lakes at higher altitudes. The entire wilderness is intersected by streams, rivers and lakes where budding fishermen can cast their lines. If you prefer to explore by bike you can go mountain biking along prepared trails in the Minidoka, Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and there are also dedicated trails where you can go horse-back riding through the wilderness. You can also try canoeing, kayaking and rafting.
Both adults and children can learn about the environment by visiting one of the Visitor's Centers such as the Redfish Lake Visitor's Center (in summer) to take part in daily activities which include evening campfire programs. In winter there are various activities including ranger-guided snowshoe hikes and much more.
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