A night or two in Idaho’s backcountry is just what the doctor ordered.
The snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and the mountains of Idaho are calling. It’s backpacking season! There is no better way to take in Idaho’s wilderness than to spend a day or two calling it home. With thousands of miles of trails across the state, there really is something for every adventurer on this list. Gear up, hit the road, and spend a night or two in the Idaho backcountry.
1. Backpack to Sawtooth Lake
Photo: Dusty Klein
2. Backpack to Marten and Kelly Lakes
Photo: Garren Moore
3. Backpack to Alice Lake
Photo: Dusty Klein
4. Backpack to Saddleback Lakes
Photo: Fudo Jahic
5. Backpack to Imogene Lake
Photo: Mike Sanders
6. Backpack to Trail Creek Lakes
Photo: Garren Moore
7. Backpack to Cramer Lakes
Photo: Amanda Solomon
8. Backpack Two Mouth Lakes
Photo: Colin Ayers
9. Backpack the Alice Toxaway Loop
Photo: Matt Huber
10. Backpack to Born Lakes
Photo: Garren Moore
11. Backpack to Pioneer Yurt
Photo: Dusty Klein
12. Backpack through Surprise Valley to Lake 10148
Photo: Garren Moore
For more adventures, check out Visit Idaho.
Cover photo: Mike Sanders
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