Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area is a snowmobiler’s delight with over 60 miles of groomed trails through the Sawtooth National Forest. Located on the south rim of the Snake River Valley, snowmobiles travel through the mountains and foothills offering unbelievable views.
Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area offers the winter enthusiast a warming hut and heated restrooms, trail and off trail riding and easy access to the trail head with two large parking areas. Located just south of Twin Falls, in South Central Idaho, the Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area sits at elevations from 7,000 – 7,800 ft. This area serves over 200 square miles of the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management and is located within the Minidoka Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest. Snowfall in this area averages 90-100 inches, making for great riding.
Named after Diamondfield Jack, who was placed on trial for murder in 1897, the Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area trails take snowmobilers through the Sawtooth National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management, including Howell Canyon. Although riding the trails in the Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area is free, all snowmobiles must meet Idaho’s state requirements which include being registered and displaying the certificate on the snowmobile at all times.
Information on the Diamondfield Jack Snowplay Area and trails can be obtained by calling 208-737-3200, or by contacting the South Central Idaho Travel Committee at 1-800-255-8946. Information can also be obtained on requirements for registering snowmobiles and any fees associated with the Sawtooth National Forest.
