| There's more than great potatoes in Idaho; this | | | | And if you are an experienced rider and you are |
| state is also known far and wide as a superb | | | | more inclined to be attracted to a ride that is a |
| place to ride your ATV. Idaho has millions of | | | | tough and rugged challenging mountain experience, |
| acres that are dedicated to ATVs and with that | | | | then the Hell's Canyon Recreation area is probably |
| in mind, it is easy to see why so many ATV | | | | more up your alley. If you are riding your ATV in |
| enthusiasts make this state a riding destination so | | | | the early morning hours in this area, be on the |
| often. | | | | look out for local wildlife residents such as black |
| Some of the best ATV trails to be found are | | | | bear, elk , bighorn sheep, and winter surveys |
| located in the Sawtooth National Park. This park is | | | | have found evidence that one of Idaho's rarest |
| home to an extremely vast array of wild | | | | species of wildlife is alive and well in this area : the |
| forestland and the trails are rated from easy to | | | | wolverine. Wolves are also frequently sited in this |
| moderately challenging in this area. These are | | | | area as they use the Hells Canyon area as a |
| fantastic trails for families with younger ATV | | | | travel corridor between the flat lands of central |
| riders or inexperienced riders to come tour the | | | | Idaho and the Blue Mountains of Oregon. If you're |
| trail systems here. Although, the trails are narrow | | | | going to be riding in this area, pepper spray would |
| and winding, there are very few obstacles, | | | | be a good idea to pack along in case you need it. |
| except the occasional mudhole and almost no hills | | | | In almost all cases, the wildlife will simply watch |
| to climb. This is just a scenic and fun ride for all. | | | | you from a distance but animals that are ill, |
| If you have a new pair of sand tires you've been | | | | injured or have rabies can lose their fear of |
| dying to break in, make a journey over to St. | | | | humans. |
| Anthony Sand Dunes and hit the thick sand. | | | | From rocky canyons and easy to ride mountain |
| Remember, if you have sand tires on your ATV, | | | | trails to muddy forests and sandy dunes, Idaho is |
| then only ride on sand. The large scoops on the | | | | a vast and diverse land that has something that |
| sand tires are fantastic for gaining traction up and | | | | will please just about every ATV enthusiast. |
| over the sand dunes but downright dangerous if | | | | There is literally a ride for everyone in Idaho. |
| used on a hard packed trail. | | | | |