Hikes in Idaho | 10Adventures

The Hard Creek Falls Hike would make a great addition to anyone's Payette National Forest hiking itinerary. This lovely route explores lush woodlands bisected by a meandering creek adorned with cascading falls. We love this hike, and we think you might too.

Of all the amazing hiking routes found in Idaho’s Boise National Forest, one adventure commands the top of the charts—the Bogus Basin Loop Trail. This beautiful route explores the Bogus Basin Recreation Area and summits Shafer Butte, offering breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.

Towering above Boise, the Lucky Peak Loop Hike is an incredible adventure that beckons the exploration of outdoor enthusiasts. Hike or bike up the brush-cloaked slopes and enjoy the remarkable overlook of the Rocky Mountains and the city below. Full of wonderment and wonderful scenery, this adventure is a staple when visiting the state’s capital.

The Single Creek and Dry Creek Loop Hike is a pleasant trail that explores Boise’s forested foothills. Contrary to its name, this adventure is anything but dry, instead, it demands several creek crossings—few of which are equipped with bridges. Exhibiting a variety of flora and fauna in addition to wonderful views of the forested mountains, this is one of, if not the best hike that the Boise National Forest has to offer.

Hiking the Sweet Connie Trail will take you uphill into the pines. This pleasant hike is one of Boise’s best-kept secrets or at least it was! Today, you will often find the trail abundant with mountain bikers and hikers exploring the hillside, delighting in the diversity of flora and fauna.

Hiking the Freddy’s Stack Rock Trail explores the forested flanks of Boise Ridge. Leading through corridors of ponderosa pines and communities of sagebrush, this pleasant path opens to the incredible Stack Rocks that rise from the landscape, offering expansive views of Treasure Valley.

The Mount Heinen Hike is a demanding and dynamic adventure in the Boise National Forest that beckons the exploration of experienced hikers and intrepid spirits. Ascend the precipitous slopes of the highest peak in the ‘Grand Slam’ and you will be rewarded with spellbinding panoramas of the mountainous landscape.

Hiking the Skein Lake and Raft Lake Trail affords anyone a great time. This pleasant hike through pine woodlands culminates at not one but two scenic lakes bound by the granite ridges. These charming lakes are ideal for fishing—assuming you have a license!

The Bonneville Hot Springs Hike is more an easy-going walk than a hike—though we love it just the same. Wander alongside Warm Springs Creek through a lush scenic meadow to an idyllic hot spring. Calling for us year-round, this little oasis in the wilderness is worth indulging.

Hike one of Boise’s famed ‘Grand Slam Peaks’ on the Shaw Mountain Trail. Shaw Mountain, otherwise known as Lucky Peak, rises above Boise at an elevation of 1,554 m, demanding a modest climb through moorlands abundant with a diversity of flora and fauna.

The Five Mile Gulch Loop Trail is one of the best adventures in Boise, in fact, it is ranked 10th on our list of the greatest hiking routes in the Boise National Forest. This remote and rugged adventure boasts tranquility and a great workout whilst boasting incredible views—what more could you ask for?

The Pine Flats Springs Hike would make an excellent addition to your Boise National Forest to-do list. This short but pleasant adventure culminates at a collection of hot springs that sit along the Payette River, overlooking the unspoiled wilderness.

The Stargaze Point Trail via Beaver Creek Summit is a versatile trail in the Boise National Forest that beckons year-round exploration. The summer months see wonderful hiking and birding opportunities, and in the winter, the route is crowded with snowshoers.

Find a hidden oasis nestled amongst Idaho’s West Mountains along the Blue Lake Trail. This family-friendly adventure travels through the rocky woodlands to a gorgeous lake ringed with meadows, granite ridges, and towering pines.

The Sunset Mountain Hike is a shared route with ATVs, dirt bikes, and mountain bikers in the Boise National Forest. This pleasant route explores pine forests adorned with wildflowers, winding up the slopes of the Boise Mountain to an old fire lookout.

The Adelmann Mine Hike is a great adventure that beckons the exploration of history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Located just a few miles outside Boise’s city center that attracts plenty of adventurers—just like you!

Hiking the Shafer Butte Loop via Lodge Cat Track Hike affords a great time. This scenic circuit ascends the highest peak in the Boise Ridge Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and distant sights of the Rockies—though it's not without its challenges.

The Rainbow Lakes via Big Trinity Lake Hike is an excellent adventure in the Boise National Forest that explores a swathe of wilderness occupied by several charming lakes, dense forests, granite gardens, and open meadows. While this route is scenic, it’ll get your heart rate up!

Hiking the Jennie Lake Trail is no easy feat. Demanding a consistent climb into the Boise Mountains, this heart-pumping, leg-burning trail is ideal for those seeking a wicked workout and wonderful views. Be sure to bring your camera, the scenery is quite photogenic.

Leave your worries behind and escape into nature along the Homestead Trail. Setting out from the city, this escapes into the wilderness, ascending into the foothills of the Boise Mountains, offering wonderful views and a great workout.