St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
| Address: | N 1900 E, St Anthony, ID 83445, USA |
| GPS: |
44°0'45.0"N 111°46'59.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
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Best known for their offroad riding conditions, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes provide a sledding experience unlike any other. These mountains of sand are fun for sliding down in the summer but during the winter, you won't find a smoother surface for the snow. There are hills everywhere you look and it doesn't take much to find a bowl or halfpipe like experience.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Saint Anthony, Idaho
- Head west on E Main St toward S Bridge St (0.7 mi)
- Slight right at S 12th W (469 ft)
- Continue onto 12th W (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E 600 N/
N Parker Rd Continue to follow E 600 N(4.0 mi) - Turn right onto N 1900 E/
Salem Rd Continue to follow N 1900 E(3.0 mi)
There isn't one specific hill necessarilly. The sand dunes have an ever changing nature. Just drive by and find a good slope. If it's a great day for sledding, chances are good that there will be others out there as well. There's plenty for everybody though so don't worry about that.
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