Mountain-based adventure sports use the mountainous terrain as the focal point to the activity. Half and full-day activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, horseback riding, ATV trail rides and hiking. Mountain biking can be as rugged and challenging as you want or a leisurely cruise along the river on the old railroad track bed.

Rock climbing tests your skills as you select your route up the rock face while rappelling is that feeling of jumping backwards off the edge, except you are harnessed in for protection.

Old logging and mining trails do double duty as horseback trails with many wonderful overlooks of the river canyons. Similar trails are perfect for cruising through the forest on an All Terrain Vehicle.

With such a variety of trails, the mountains make for some great hiking, too. All you need for hiking is the willingness to do so, a map, a few recommendations for our favorites, good shoes, food and water. The National Park Service has maps and hiking guides.

Exert some energy! Do something exciting! Come recreate in North American River Runners' Outdoor Playground!