Overnight Ride & Camp
SAC’s Overnight Ride & Camp Adventure was highlighted by National Geo Adventurer for is unique experience. Ths trip offers riders the opportunity to explore the Sawtooth National Recreation Area while enjoying an all inclusive overnight adventure.
Guided Mountain Bike & Camp Adventure
Trip Details
Meeting Times – Departs upon reservation. Reservations Required.
Meeting Location – Sawtooth Adventure Company, 62 Highway 75, Lower Stanley
Season – June 1st – September Oct 1
Duration – 1 Night/2 Days
Activity Level – Mid – Medium – High depending on experience
Age Requirements – 6+
Includes – Everything. Guide, helmet, suspension bike, water bottle, camping equipment and transportation. Overnight Trips include a Dutch Oven Dinner & Hearty Breakfast.
What to Bring – Shorts, non-cotton T-shirt, jacket, and athletic shoes. Remember the sunglasses and sunscreen.
Cancellation Policy – 50% Deposit is required when reserving your trip. This deposit is fully refundable up to 48 hours before your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experience miles of pristine trails/back country roads through huge mountain meadows, past cascading streams and into the Sawtooth Mountains. You can pedal for weeks and never find yourself riding the same place twice.
New to Mountain Biking?
No worries, SAC offers the perfect introduction to this healthy, life-long adventure. Our beginner rides are great for families as a safe and unforgettable way to spend the day in the mountains. Our overnight trips offer the seasoned rider an awesome experience to explore the amazing single track found within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Is this a good activity for my family?
Yes, our mountain bike trips private excursions. This allows us to cater trail selection, elevation gain and duration to accommodate all abilities.
Do I need to know how to Mountain Bike
No previous mountain bike experience necessary. You need to have previous bike riding skills on pavement.
Will I be part of a group
In order to provide the best possible trip for each individual group’s needs, all SAC mountain bike adventures are private excursions.
Can I use my own bike?
You are invited to use your own bike. Your SAC guide will need to approve your ride prior to the adventure to ensure minimum quality standards.
Trail Descriptions
Elk Mountain Loop: 13 Miles
Elevation Gain – 450′
Difficulty – Moderate/Difficult
A fast single track trail through huge mountain meadows broken up with short, fun and easy technical sections. The EM Loop has miles of pristine single track consisting of rocks, roots, and wildlife. Impressive mountain meadows and vast Sawtooth views make this a trail you will remember. Elk Mountain Loop is a user friendly introduction to single track riding for all ages and abilities. If you can ride a bike, you can experience this beautiful area within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Nip & Tuck: 10 Miles
Elevation Gain – 350′
Difficulty – Easy/Moderate
Nip & Tuck offers clients arguably the best panoramic view of the Sawtooth Range. This trail explores turn-of-the-century logging roads with small smooth sections of single track, perfect for 1st time riders. Nip & Tuck trail offers the unique opportunity to explore the history of the Stanley Basin. Your knowledgeable guide will offer educational facts and information about the mining, cattle driving, and current events affecting this pristine valley. Numerous abandoned homesteads and mine claims are hidden within the hillsides. Your guide will lead you through an educational journey exploring the area that was once a bustling population of miners and trappers during the turn of the 19th century.
Mountain Biking Photos
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