Southwest Idaho

Idaho consistently ranks in the top 10 of the nation's best destinations for snowmobiling. The McCall-Donnelly-Cascade area in the Payette River Mountains Region lies in the heart of the action-packed fun zone for groomer riders and powder shredders. More than 1,000 miles of trails in the immediate vicinity are groomed at least once a week, making for a smooth adventure.

Powder shredders — people who like to ride off-trail — can head into the high country on groomed trails and take off from there. The communities of Cascade, Garden Valley and McCall are all excellent jumping-off points for great riding, being close to key trailheads. The Anderson Creek Trailhead, close to Cascade, accesses some 500 miles of trails in the West Mountain area. The No Business Trailhead, close to Donnelly, also ties into the West Mountain Trails and groomed trails heading north to McCall. If you're staying in McCall, head for the Francis Wallace trailhead at the end of Warren Wagon Road or the Goose Creek Trailhead. From Francis Wallace, you can ride 25 miles to Burgdorf Hot Springs, a large pool with pure 103-degree water that will thaw any hint of cold in your hands and feet.

Local sporting goods shops in Cascade and McCall rent snowmobiles if you want to head out on your own. Meadowood Lodge Snowmobile Tours, located about 5 miles north of McCall on Idaho 55, offers guided tours. Folks can stay at Meadowood's bed and breakfast or try other accommodations in the area and head out on a guided tour. Meadowood can take you to Burgdorf, on groomed trails north and south of McCall, and they offer tours from the summit of Tamarack Resort near the powder play areas on top of West Mountain.

Check with any of the local snowmobile shops in the region, and they can equip you with sleds, maps and the proper equipment for a fun-filled day of snowmobile riding that you won't soon forget.

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Cascade Trail System

• Snowmobile Trail Map (pdf)
• Smith's Ferry - West - 18 miles south of Cascade
• Smith's Ferry - East - 18 miles south of Cascade
• Clear Creek - 8.5 miles south of Cascade
• Anderson Creek-West Mt. - 8 miles west of Cascade

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Grooming Information

Click here for Grooming Information

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Mountain home-fairfield

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.

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TRAIL SYSTEM

Prior to visiting any area with undeveloped roads, always check by phone dial 511 or www.511.idaho.gov or local businesses for current road and weather conditions.

Anderson Dam Recreation Area

Route: Take U.S. 20 to Milepost 116 which will take you to Prairie or Fall Creek and the South Fork of the Boise River; Milepost 127 Pine-Featherville Road will take you to Pine and Featherville
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)

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
• Couch Summit Parking lot located N. of Fairfield access off of Soldier Road
• Wells Summit Parking lot located N. of Fairfield access off of Soldier Road
• Chimney Creek Parking Lot, 10 miles west of Faifield at the end of Vodemere Road.

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 (6 MB PDF)