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Mountain Home

Anderson Ranch Dam Recreation Area

Enjoy the pristine beauty of Elmore County’s countryside as you’ve never seen it before. A network of groomed trails is located north of Highway 20 near the Anderson Ranch Reservoir in southwest Idaho. More than 380 miles of well-marked, groomed trails offer snowmobilers nearly every kind of terrain imaginable for winter fun. The base elevation is 4,200 feet and climbs close to 10,000 feet in the fabulous Trinity Mountains and the high-mountain prairies and rolling hills of Cat Creek.

Popular paths include Trinity Lakes, Pfifer Creek, James Creek, Burnt Creek and Wagon Town Loop. Trails lead to the areas and towns of Featherville, Pine, Deer Creek, Prairie, Rocky Bar, Atlanta, Fall Creek and Idaho City. There are numerous snowmobile off-load areas and a quaint warming hut nested in the Trinity Mountains area. Pick up a detailed snowmobile trail map at any one of the area businesses. Open and print the maps below that depict the general trails.

Snowmobiling allows you to view miles of Idaho back country scenery, see wildlife in their natural habitat and socialize with your friends.

The Idaho Snowriders host a snowmobile event each President's Day weekend. For more information on this and other events, contact the snowmobile clubs listed below. Several locations in the Anderson Ranch Recreation Area offer lodging, food, gas, restaurants, bars, RV facilities and snowmobile rentals.

TRAIL SYSTEM

Anderson Dam Recreation Area

Route: U.S. 20 exit for Prairie, Fall Creek or Pine/Featherville State Designated Area: #20
Elevation: 4500-9500
Groomed Trails: 380 Miles (approx)
Designated Parking: Pine Snow Park, Trinity Snow Park
(see Lodging & Services for other areas)
Facilities: Trinity Warming Hut
Snow Prime Season: November – April

Mountain Home Trail Map (809KB PDF)

EVENTS

Idaho Snow Riders Club (ISR)

Snowmobile runs will be held every week-end from December 5th thru March 27th, weather and snow permitting. The 1st Saturday of each month, the run will be to Atlanta. The 2nd Saturday of each month, the run will be to Prairie. The 3rd Saturday of each month, the run will be to Fall Creek. Additional planned activities are noted below.

November 21, 2009, 6:00 pm: ISA Live Auction at Elk Valley Ranch Golf Course
December 19, 6:00 pm: ISR Fingerfood Potluck & Christmas Themed Live Auction at Featherville Resort
December 26, 11:00 am: Snowmobile Brush Ball
January 16, 2010, 7:00 pm: ISR Live Auction at Pine Resort
January 23, 11:00 am: 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Old Prairie Store
January 30, 11:00 am: Pirate Treasure & Scavenger Hunt at Prairie Y-Stop
February 6, 11:00 am: Ice Sculpture Contest
February 12-15: Presidents Day Week-end Fun Runs & additional fun activities
February 27, 11:00 am: Snow Golf at Elk Valley Ranch Golf Course
April 11, 1:00 pm: Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival in Pine at the Sheep Corrals
May 24, 2:00 pm: Memorial Day Services at Pine Cemetery

For more information on club activities, contact ISR Vice-President Pat at (208) 653-2410 or email cyndiesplace@yahoo.com

Fairfield...Discover Snowmobilers' Hidden Paradise

Fairfield is an undiscovered snowmobiling paradise. Located in south central Idaho, Fairfield is centrally located to three snowmobiling parking and trail access areas. It is quickly emerging as one of the State’s greatest kept secrets. From the wide-open Camas Prairie to the adjacent foothills and Smokey Mountains within the Sawtooth National Forest, each year visitor numbers increase as they discover the beautiful vistas and nearly 200 miles of groomed trail. Riders enjoy excellent backcountry beauty with seemingly endless off-trail opportunities to explore for beginner to expert riding levels. Return to town to relax and enjoy weekend apre’ sled events.

Come and spend a family weekend of fun and recreation. Friendly locals are looking forward to your visit. Check out the lodging and dining package available from December to April.

Fairfield also offers downhill, backcountry, cross country and Nordic skiing on Soldier Mountain Resort.

TRAIL SYSTEM

Fairfield

Route: U.S. 20 to Town of Fairfield
State Designated Area: #13
Elevation on Camas Prairie: 5000
Peak Elevations in Smokey Range:10,000
Groomed Trails:200 miles (approx)
Parking: Malcolmson Snow Park and Warming Hut, Highway 20 between Pine Exit and Hill City
Facilities:Warming Hut accessible from Wells Summit Family Area
Snow Prime Season: December through April depending on snow fall

Camas County Trail Map (2.5 MB PDF)
Fairfield Trail Map (2.2 MB PDF)