Sawtooth Wilderness Area

Ketchum, Idaho

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Sawtooth Wilderness Area

The Sawtooth Wilderness Area offers 350 miles of trails through a pristine landscape of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, meadows, and abundant wildlife. During summer and fall, enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, nature walks, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, birdwatching, and kayaking. Winter and spring bring opportunities for cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, steelhead fishing, winter camping, and ice skating.

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