Riding the Cascade-Smith’s Ferry Area Snowmobiling Trails
If you find yourself in Southwestern Idaho with your snowmobile and are itching to ride, then you should check out the Cascade-Smith’s Ferry area snowmobiling trails. It is located south of McCall and has an elevation of 4,800 feet. The snowmobiling season is from December to April. But the Cascade-Smith’s Ferry area offers many more recreational activities than just snowmobiling. There is a plethora of year round activities including boating, golfing, skiing, and of course snowmobiling. There is also one of the largest lakes in Idaho located in Cascade.
Cascade house approximately 1,000 residents. It is primarily a tourist area and offers great lodging options as well as gift shops. If you would like to make a weekend out of snowmobiling the area then you will have several lodging options including local motels, some of the finest hotels in Idaho, and vacation home rentals.
Before heading out on the trail for an adventure make sure you take a few snowmobile safety precautions. First, don’t drink and drive. This is pretty much common sense and applies to any vehicle whether it be a car or a snowmobile. Second, don’t race your snowmobile, drive at a moderate pace to allow yourself to drive defensively. Third, carry a first aid kit with you just in case of an emergency. Try to avoid snowmobiling across large bodies of water. Dress warmly, if you are snowmobiling most likely it is cold outside. Most importantly do not go snowmobiling alone.
