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Explore Island Park’s volcanic ridgelines on a guided UTV route to Sawtell Peak and Big Springs. Expect meadow cruising, rocky climbs to near 10,000 feet, and close encounters with trout-filled springs and aspen groves.
Explore Island Park’s volcanic ridgelines on a guided UTV route to Sawtell Peak and Big Springs. Expect meadow cruising, rocky climbs to near 10,000 feet, and close encounters with trout-filled springs and aspen groves.
A raw wind greets riders as the UTVs roll away from the meeting point on Stevenson Street, dust lifting from the flatlands and aspen trunks flickering like campfire tongues. The route climbs out of meadow into volcanic rock and open ridgelines, and Sawtell Peak looms as a high point you earn with throttle and attention.
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Operated by Utv Tour of Sawtelle Peak & Big Springs & more · Island Park, Idaho
A raw wind greets riders as the UTVs roll away from the meeting point on Stevenson Street, dust lifting from the flatlands and aspen trunks flickering like campfire tongues. The route climbs out of meadow into volcanic rock and open ridgelines, and Sawtell Peak looms as a high point you earn with throttle and attention.
This ride threads through the Henry’s Fork caldera rim—a landscape carved by ancient eruptions and sculpted by glaciers. Big Springs bubbles with some of the coldest, clearest water in the region where trout hover in slow eddies; the area’s ranching and forest-use history is still visible in fence lines and dispersed meadows. Locals prize these routes for hunting, fishing access, and views that stretch to distant ranges.
On the machine you’ll navigate two-track, rocky ledges, and aspen-shaded descents. Expect short steep pitches up to roughly 10,000 feet where air thins and views sharpen; flat meadows known locally as the Caldera offer an unexpected counterpoint to the climb. Wildlife is present—moose and elk move through the willows at dawn and dusk—and the land requires respectful travel: stay on designated trails and avoid wet meadows to prevent rutting.
Practical notes: brief safety briefings are standard, helmets and goggles are provided, and drivers need a valid license if they’ll operate the UTV. Plan for temperature swings—it can be warm in the flats and near-freezing at the summit. Bring water, layered clothing, and a charged phone; cell service is intermittent. This is an accessible way to cover remote ground quickly while still feeling like real backcountry exploration.
Yes; a valid driver’s license is required to operate a two- or four-seat UTV provided on the tour.
Yes—helmets and goggles are included in the tour price and are required while driving.
No prior off-road experience is required; guides provide a safety briefing and the Can-Am Mavericks are built for trail stability.
Expect moose, elk, mule deer, and abundant birdlife; keep distance, do not feed animals, and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Utv Tour of Sawtelle Peak & Big Springs & more operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A raw wind greets riders as the UTVs roll away from the meeting point on Stevenson Street, dust lifting from the flatlands and aspen trunks flickering like campfire tongues. The route climbs out of meadow into volcanic rock and open ridgelines, and Sawtell Peak looms as a high point you earn with throttle and attention.
A raw wind greets riders as the UTVs roll away from the meeting point on Stevenson Street, dust lifting from the flatlands and aspen trunks flickering like campfire tongues. The route climbs out of meadow into volcanic rock and open ridgelines, and Sawtell Peak looms as a high point you earn with throttle and attention.
This ride threads through the Henry’s Fork caldera rim—a landscape carved by ancient eruptions and sculpted by glaciers. Big Springs bubbles with some of the coldest, clearest water in the region where trout hover in slow eddies; the area’s ranching and forest-use history is still visible in fence lines and dispersed meadows. Locals prize these routes for hunting, fishing access, and views that stretch to distant ranges.
On the machine you’ll navigate two-track, rocky ledges, and aspen-shaded descents. Expect short steep pitches up to roughly 10,000 feet where air thins and views sharpen; flat meadows known locally as the Caldera offer an unexpected counterpoint to the climb. Wildlife is present—moose and elk move through the willows at dawn and dusk—and the land requires respectful travel: stay on designated trails and avoid wet meadows to prevent rutting.
Practical notes: brief safety briefings are standard, helmets and goggles are provided, and drivers need a valid license if they’ll operate the UTV. Plan for temperature swings—it can be warm in the flats and near-freezing at the summit. Bring water, layered clothing, and a charged phone; cell service is intermittent. This is an accessible way to cover remote ground quickly while still feeling like real backcountry exploration.