Hikes in Idaho | 10Adventures

The Snowshoe Hare Loop via Ponderosa Pine Overlook Hike is a family-friendly trail in the Boise National Forest that can be enjoyed year-round. This pleasant route through lush forests and flowering meadows is equally as enchanting in the winter months, just don’t forget a pair of snowshoes and a thermos of hot cocoa.

The Crooked River Trail is one of many scenic routes that showcase the natural beauty of Idaho. This peaceful riverside walk offers adventure opportunities year-round that the whole family can enjoy. What more could you ask for?

The Pat’s Trail Loop explores a more secluded area of the Boise National Forest, allowing you to indulge in the beauty of the landscape without many distractions. Wander through pine groves and expansive grasslands that offer great views of the mountainscape.

The Station Creek to Bald Mountain Hike demands an arduous, off-trail ascent into the Boise Mountains, but the panoramic views from the summit are worth the sweat. Yielding a diversity of flora and fauna along the way, there is no shortage of excitement along this climb!

The Dry Creek Trail explores the wild character of the Boise Foothills. This epic expedition travels through the large drainage bound by desert riparian habitats and pine woodlands abundant with a variety of flora and fauna. We love this hike, and you will too.

The Kepros Mountain Trail ascends one of Boise’s famed ‘Grand Slam Peaks’. Tempting experienced hikers and ambitious beginners, this demanding ascent explores arid moorlands and pockets of pines up to the summit that exposes breathtaking vistas.

Enjoy a different perspective of Bogus Basin along the Around the Mountain Hike. What is a bustling ski resort in the winter turns into a hiking and mountain biking paradise in the summer for us to enjoy. This lovely route is ideal for intermediate hikers and families with older children.

Sometimes all you need is a short, scenic hike, and the Mores Mountain Loop Trail offers just that. Wander around the flanks of the slope, through pines and wildflower patches whilst reveling in the breathtaking scenes of the mountainous landscape.

The Station Creek Trail is a hidden treasure in the Boise National Forest. This lovely path explores shaded pine forests and open meadows along the flanks of Bald Mountain. Don’t forget your camera—the mountain views are unrivaled!

The Moondipper Hot Spring and Pine Burl Hot Spring Hike is a family-friendly adventure beckoning your exploration. Wander along the scenic riverbanks to several hot springs that sit along the Middle Fork Payette River.

Yellow Belly Lake is an idyllic, moraine-bound pool in the foothills of the Sawtooth Mountains beckoning your exploration. Accessible via the lodgepole-bound backcountry trail, the hidden oasis offers breathtaking views of the rugged Rockies commanding the skies from the forested shoreline. The next time you find yourself in the area, the family-friendly Yellow Belly Lake Hike is worth a detour into the wilderness.

Hiking the Redfish Lake Trail makes for an unforgettable experience. Explore the memorable landscape occupied by craggy Rocky Mountain peaks, crystalline alpine lakes, lush pine forests, and beautiful meandering creeks. While this adventure is not for the faint of heart, the gorgeous scenery negates the sweat.

Explore a rugged and remote swathe of wilderness in the Sawtooth National Forest along the Phantom Falls Trail. Wander through lush pasturelands adorned with grazing cattle to the 20 m waterfall that cascades over a vertiginous alcove. Hidden in the backcountry, this pleasant hike boasts tranquility and solitude.

The Baker Lake Trail is a family-friendly adventure near Sun Valley that beckons your exploration. This pleasant hike explores a landscape occupied by pine forests and flowering meadows before opening to an idyllic lake hemmed by towering red rock bluffs. This epic expedition is ranked relatively high on our list of the Sawtooth National Forest's greatest hikes—trust us, it's good!

Climb up Mother Nature’s Stairmaster high above Sun Valley, Idaho. This arduous ascent travels straight up the southern ridge up to the peak locally known as “Big Mama”, in the Smoky Mountains. Those seeking a challenge will likely appreciate the effort the Stairmaster Hike demands.

The Alpine Lake and Sawtooth Lake Hike is a beautiful out-and-back trail in the Sawtooth Wilderness that exhibits the majesty of the famed mountain range. This quintessential adventure explores gorgeous glacial lakes and the snow-capped soaring crests that rise above them. We love this beautiful hike, and we think you will too!

Those seeking a wonderful day hike near Sun Valley, Idaho, will likely enjoy the Fox Creek Trail. This beautiful adventure explores blossoming meadows, meandering creeks, and lush woodlands while offering stunning views of the Boulder Mountains. Shared with bikers, hikers, and equestrians, this route boasts the opportunity to indulge in all sorts of recreational interests.

The Fishhook Creek Trail is a family favorite adventure in the Sawtooth National Forest. This easy-going trail features blossoming meadows, lush woodlands, meandering creeks, wildlife, and spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

The Pettit Lake to Twin Lakes Hike has it all. This stunning adventure into the heart of the Sawtooth Range features numerous crystalline alpine lakes, gorgeous forests, blossoming meadows, meandering streams, mesmerizing cascades, and spellbinding mountain views—what more could you ask for? We can’t think of anything else!

The Corral Creek Trail is a lovely route in the Sawtooth National Forest near Sun Valley that can be enjoyed by hikers and bikers alike. Explore lush pine woodlands interspersed with aspen groves and meadows occupied with sagebrush and wildflowers while enjoying views of the surrounding Smoky Mountains.