Ride the Range of the Carson-Iceberg
Visitors are only allowed in this wilderness on foot or horseback. Many of the Carson-Iceberg's 195 miles of horseback riding trails roam through this Sierra Nevada wilderness. Its scenic granite canyons and volcanic peaks provide a true wilderness experience.

Wildlife Viewing
While traveling through Toiyabe, you are bound to encounter some of its mountain wildlife. The forest's residents include a great deal of mule deer, elk herds, beavers, and bats. While these animals have a fairly high chance of being seen in the wild, others do not. Black bears, cougars, bighorn sheep, and wild horses are present in the forest, but it is often difficult to view them in their natural habitat because of their tendency to avoid human contact.

Fish the Monitor Range
This area of the Tonopah Ranger District has a variety of fishing opportunities along some mountain creeks. Four specific creeks — the Mosquito, Barley, Cottonwood, and Clear — offer a collection of brown, rainbow, and brook trout.

Bike Yaney Canyon Mountain
The Bridgeport Ranger District is known to foster great mountain biking. One great trail is the 4.5-mile loop leading to Yaney Canyon Mountain, which travels along challenging rocky terrain, canyons, and beneath the forest's aspens. At the top of the mountain, you will pass the scenic peak to your left while traveling among the wildflowers and sage. You will then begin the exhilarating, though technical, descent downward.

Ski the Sweetwater Mountains
Though many parts of Toiyabe don't have groomed trails, many places do have great places to go cross - country skiing. The Sweetwater Mountains are 16 miles north of Bridgeport, and are a favorite place for their spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada. Some other great places to try are Bodie State Historic State Park and Virginia Creek Road, all in the Bridgeport area.

Climb the Sawtooth Ridge
Like the nearby Yosemite National Park, Toiyabe also has some great rock - climbing sites. The Hoover Wilderness, which is characterized by rugged mountains and steep canyons, is a prime site for climbing and bouldering in the area. Some climbs in Class II and Class III can be found on Matterhorn Peak, which is part of the Sawtooth Ridge. More difficult climbs in classes III - V can be found off of Tamarack Lane Trail, which also leads to the Hoover Wilderness.