Idaho
Looking for the best hiking in Idaho? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Idaho. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Idaho
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Kooskia, Idaho
Hike Sherman Creek Trail #203
7.1 mi / 3790 ft gainIt's always (for me anyway) a good sign when the parking area at a trailhead is devoid of any other vehicles. Such was the case at the Sherman Creek Trailhead in the Clearwater National Forest in west-central Idaho. This trail begins just north of US-12, where Sherman Creek starts emptying into t...Read more -
Ketchum, Idaho
Alice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop
21.85 mi / 3996 ft gainAlice Lake, Twin Lake, Edith Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you near multiple alpine lakes located near Stanley, Idaho. Check the Forest Service website for updated permit and camping information in the area.Read more -
Murphy, Idaho
Hike Swan Falls and Wees Bar Petroglyphs
12 mi / 839 ft gainTo start your journey, you must cross the Swan Falls Dam. It’s a low-level thrill but it is not often you get to walk on top of a hydroelectric dam. If you are bringing a four-legged friend with you, make sure you have some treats to lure them across. The pathway across the dam is steel grate and...Read more -
Naples, Idaho
Harrison Lake Trail
5.04.49 mi / 1440 ft gainHarrison Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Naples, Idaho.Read more -
Clearwater County, Idaho
Fly Fish Kelly Creek
If you are looking for world class fishing in Idaho and don't want to deal with the crowds that goes along with Henry's Fork or Silver Creek then this is the spot. You will rarely run into people along this creek. The fishing is extraordinary and you should be able to catch a ton of cutthroat. T...Read more -
Buhl, Idaho
Photograph Balanced Rock at Night
Southern Idaho offers a lot of unique places to go photograph, but not all places have as good of a spot for astrophotography as Balanced Rock State Park does. Because this spot is quite a ways out from the towns, you don't have a lot of light pollution which allows you to see all of the stars in...Read more -
Garden Valley, Idaho
Station Creek
4.05.03 mi / 1568 ft gainStation Creek is a 8.9 kilometer lightly trafficked out-and-back trail located near Garden Valley, Idaho.Read more -
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Pear Lake Trail
5.04.13 mi / 1204 ft gainPear Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mullan, Idaho.Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Valley Creek Hot Springs
5.00.1 miValley Creek Hot Springs is a short drive off of the main highway (75), you'll travel along a dirt/gravel road. You'll exit at the Stanley Museum and follow the dirt road for about .4 miles. There will be a dirt parking lot on your left. Walk across the foot bridge and stay left once on the othe...Read more -
Sandpoint, Idaho
Moose Lake Trail
5.02.82 mi / 541 ft gainMoose Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Hope, Idaho.Read more -
Post Falls, Idaho
Hike Black Bay Park
0.82 mi / 33 ft gainBlack Bay Park is home to a short series of paved trails and has a new bathroom facility! There's also a rope swing over the river and plenty of spots to swim or launch a kayak or sup if you're looking to cool off on a hot day. There are beautiful wildflowers in the summer but the park is very qu...Read more -
Arco, Idaho
Hike the North Crater Trail
4.03.5 mi / 666 ft gainOne of the longest hikes at Craters (none of them are very long), the North Crater trail boasts a view of beautiful red and orange rock along the ridgeline of some massive volcanic craters. You can start the trail from either end—at the campground parking lot near the entrance to the park or at t...Read more -
Wallace, Idaho
Revett Lake
5.03.21 mi / 696 ft gainHeading out to Revett Lake is a 3.2 mile out-and-back hike near Wallace, Idaho. This is a fairly popular trail with people heading to the lake to fish and to camp. Summer to early fall makes for the best time of year to head out on this trail. The trail is dog-friendly on leash. Local Ranger ...Read more -
Avery, Idaho
Saint Regis Lakes
5.02.84 mi / 1247 ft gainSaint Regis Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mullan, Idaho.Read more -
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Canfield Mountain Natural Area Loop
4.01.13 mi / 325 ft gainCanfield Mountain Natural Area Loop in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is a moderate difficulty trail spanning 1.13 miles. The trail is well-marked and offers a steady incline, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned hikers. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to hike is from April t...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Hell Roaring Creek Trail to Hell Roaring Lake
11.16 mi / 787 ft gainHell Roaring Creek Trail in Lowman, Idaho, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that stretches for about 11.16 miles. The trail features a steady elevation gain of 787 feet, making it suitable for intermediate hikers. The trail leads to the stunning Hell Roaring Lake, a high-altitude body of ...Read more
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