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Activities... Hunting and more | by Amarlis
Things to do...at the Mountains Enditalics Activities in the Panhandle.Current Conditions
Most recreation sites, forest roads, and trails are open, but work is ongoing at a few sites on the forest that were affected by heavy winter snow and spring flooding.
Our trail system leads to many secluded mountain lakes like this in the high country.
IPNF TRAIL GUIDE The IPNF has hundreds of miles of hiking, horse, and ohv trails. This guide lists of some of our more popular trails. It includes specific hikes with detailed information and generalized maps. We will continue to add to this list over time, so be sure to visit these pages again before planning your next trip!
TRAIL TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Our trails are generally recommended for specific types of travel. Look for these icons for travel recommendations:
- Hiking
- Horse
- Motorcycle
- Mountain bike
- All terrain vehicle (ATV)
- Wheelchair accessible
TRAIL DIFFICULTY RATINGS
Each trail in our guide is rated for difficulty. These ratings are generally based on trail condition, steepness of grades, gain and loss of elevation, and the amount and kinds of natural barriers that must be traversed. Here's what these ratings mean:
Easy - A trail requiring limited skill with little challenge to travel. Moderate - A trail requiring some skill and challenge to travel. Difficult - A trail requiring a high degree of skill and challenge to travel.
IMPORTANT READING
We want your visit to the IPNF's backcountry to be safe, enjoyable, and low impact. Before venturing out on any of our trails, please visit these links: No Trace Camping - How to camp lightly on the land Is Your Water Safe? - Avoiding the hazards of giardia Safety in Bear Country - How to recreate safely where grizzly and black bears roam.