| Mountain bike riding opportunities in the Ketchum/Sun Valley, Sawtooth, Lost
River and Timmerman Hill areas are abundant. They offer you an excellent opportunity to
see and experience this varied and beautiful terrain. This guide can be used as your
introduction to what is available. Our goal is to provide
visitors and local residents with an easy to use, concise guide to mountain biking in the
beautiful areas of South Central Idaho. The rides on this site are reflective of the
area's spectacular mountain trails and roads. Some are easy rides along dirt roads
suitable for families. Others are challenging trail rides for experts with advanced trail
finding skills. Using these selected trails and routes will help minimize soil erosion,
reduce trail user conflicts and protect our natural resources. Some trail routes are
popular rides, while others will take you miles from developed areas.
The routes are illustrated with easy to read maps and are
accompanied by detailed descriptions that clearly explain tricky turns and intersections
that are not clearly marked. Symbols provide an indication of trail difficulty, along with
an elevation chart showing changes along the route.
As with any type of back country travel, you are responsible for
your safety and actions. Always be prepared by bringing along a Sawtooth National Forest
map and/or topographical maps when bicycling in unfamiliar terrain. |