The Best Hiking Trails in Idaho (United States)

Station creek trail, to lookout, view of Crouch

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Gisym

Distance

2.52mi

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0f

TrailRank

56| 5.0

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Recorded going back (down from the lookout) , pics with an * are of the view going up. Start from the ranger station, cross the road and you'll see trail head. It took us 3 1/2 hours up with lots of breaks (I'm 6 months ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 38: From right after McCormick Creek to the Fish Pond at the East Shore Road (Priest Lake)

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gryfolge

Distance

30.69mi

Elevation +

3996f

TrailRank

52

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This leg starts with a climb - first up to the beautiful Fault Lake on good trails, then there will be an easy bushwhack up to the pass. This part of the trail is stunningly beautiful with gorgeous views. From the pass y...

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Idaho Centennial trail day 10: From valley below Mattingly Peak to Fern Falls

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gryfolge

Distance

18.24mi

Elevation +

2382f

TrailRank

50

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On this leg the trail follows and crosses the Middle Fork of the Boise River for quite some time (the crossings are ok, but I chose to bushwhack a small stretch) Once you get up higher, there will be quite a bit of snow ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 1: Nevada/Idaho stateline to shy of Poison Butte

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gryfolge

Distance

21.84mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

49

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From the stateline you’ll hike on dirt- and gravel road all the way past Murphy Hot Springs. There are some nice camp spots along the East Fork of the Jarbidge River. For a little while you will continue along the Jarbid...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 7: From shy of Hawk Gulch to Baumgartner Hot Springs

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gryfolge

Distance

25.84mi

Elevation +

3120f

TrailRank

40

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This segment starts with a hike on dirt road along the Hunter Creek. From the Hunter Creek Trailhead the ICT follows the North Fork Lime Trail. You’ll have a beautiful hike in lush green forests down in the valley. The f...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 31: From close to Craddock Creek to I-90 (exit point Mullan/Wallace for resupply)

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gryfolge

Distance

30.31mi

Elevation +

5131f

TrailRank

39

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Another wonderful leg on the Stateline (Idaho/Montana) road and trail, with lots of ascending/descending and good views. The highlight of today’s hike was the climb up to Stevens Peak with a stunning panorama. After Stev...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 25: From Wounded Doe Licks to Wilderness Gateway

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gryfolge

Distance

25.22mi

Elevation +

2913f

TrailRank

39

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The day starts with a pleasant hike through the woods then uphill until the Fish Lake Connection Trail will drop you down to the old Fish Lake Cabin (USFS) and the landing strip. From Fish Lake there’s a tiny climb which...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 8: Baumgartner Hotsprings to Atlanta

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gryfolge

Distance

28.18mi

Elevation +

4800f

TrailRank

39

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From the Baumgartner Hotsprings the dirt road will connect you back to the ICT at the Willow Creek Campground. The trail is ascending up the valley alongside the Willow Creek. There are several good spots for camping nex...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 6: From Bennett Mnts to just shy of Hawk Gulch

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gryfolge

Distance

32.14mi

Elevation +

3077f

TrailRank

39

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First you’ll be ascending up towards Babs Flat on a single track trail. There will be nice views back towards the Owyhee desert. Once the terrain flattens out, you take onto a dirt road up towards the Goodman Flats. Ther...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 36: From Trestle Peak to close to USFS road 404

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gryfolge

Distance

28.22mi

Elevation +

4567f

TrailRank

38

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From Trestle Peak there’s an ascent before the trail takes you onto a dirt road ascending up to the lookout tower at Lunch Peak. You stay high up with good views for the most part of the day. Then the trail will descend ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 33: Pear Lake to Porcupine Pass

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gryfolge

Distance

32.75mi

Elevation +

5446f

TrailRank

38

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From Pear Lake you’ll hike in some good trails through the nice green woods. The trail then goes up on the ridge - equals good views. Lots of ascending/descending on the Stateline trail/road and Bitterroot Range on this ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 28: Kelly Creek Campground to tiny lake after Admiral Peak

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gryfolge

Distance

28.15mi

Elevation +

5144f

TrailRank

38

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On this leg you’ll have a pleasant hike along the Kelly Creek for quite some time. The hike alongside the river is a combination of hiking down in the green lush forests, and a little bit up on the hillside with some goo...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 28: From tiny lake before Fish Lake to saddle above Missoula Lake

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gryfolge

Distance

29.87mi

Elevation +

7100f

TrailRank

38

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First you’ll be ascending a bit before the trail then drops you down to Fish Lake where there’s a lot of good campsites. From there the ICT goes along the Stateline and The Bitterroot Mountain Range; lots of ascending an...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 35: Clark Fork to Trestle Peak

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gryfolge

Distance

29.08mi

Elevation +

5741f

TrailRank

38

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The initial part of this leg is rerouted and starts starts with a road walk on the highway, then bear right onto dirt roads - appr. 20 km in total from Clark Fork to the Trailhead. From the Trailhead there’s an ascent up...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 27: From Young Creek to Kelly Creek Campground

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gryfolge

Distance

29.67mi

Elevation +

5810f

TrailRank

38

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On this leg the nice and well maintained trail goes up along the Young Creek to the Windy Ridge Trail. This is a really pleasant hike in the greens. I decided to hike the whole Windy Ridge Trail from the beginning (the “...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 26: Wilderness Gateway to Young Creek

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gryfolge

Distance

23.33mi

Elevation +

6086f

TrailRank

38

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From Wilderness Gateway (exit point for resupply - either Kooskia (Idaho) or Missoula (Montana)) - the trail ascends up the Sherman Creek Valley. You’ll have beautiful views back down towards the valley all along. Then t...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 4: From north of Correl Water Tanks to Hammett

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gryfolge

Distance

24.20mi

Elevation +

328f

TrailRank

38

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Nice and easy hike on a combination of barely visible overgrown dirt roads and more distinct gravel roads. The last stretch into Hammet is a long roadwalk on paved road. You’ll be crossing the beautiful Snake River just ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 30: From saddle above Missoula Lake to close to Craddock Creek

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gryfolge

Distance

34.53mi

Elevation +

5079f

TrailRank

37

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A leg on really nice trails - up and down on the Bitterroot ridge with amazing panoramic views. As you walk the ridges you get to look down at the pristine lakes below the ridgeline. NB: Be aware of the trailjunction at ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 24: From Grizzly Saddle to Wounded Doe Licks

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gryfolge

Distance

24.01mi

Elevation +

4183f

TrailRank

37

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The trail first drops you down to the Selway River and the Moose Creek Guard Station and landing Strip. Note that finding the trail down can be challenging as it’s really brushy. I took an alternate to the original ICT ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 23: From Patrol Ridge to Til Grizzly Saddle

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gryfolge

Distance

26.70mi

Elevation +

5302f

TrailRank

37

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Nice and beautiful on the ridges and hillsides. I chose to bushwhack a bit to do the whole Moose Ridge (the original ICT) and it was well worth it. The panoramic view from the top was amazing. (A little detour there as y...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 18: From end of Lookout Mnt Ridge (below Monument Mnt) to just past Moose Meadows

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gryfolge

Distance

29.78mi

Elevation +

4843f

TrailRank

37

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This leg starts with a pleasant descent down to Big Creek. The crossing of Big Creek can be a bit sketchy if there’s been a lot of snowmelt or lots of rain. If so there’s an alternative trail that will bypass the river c...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 11: From Fern Falls to valley below McGown Peak

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gryfolge

Distance

22.12mi

Elevation +

3310f

TrailRank

37

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On this segment the trail goes down the valley alongside the South Fork of the Payette. It’s a pleasant hike on good trails. The only crossing that might be a little challenging is the one of the Baron Creek if early in ...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 39: From Fish Pond at East Shore Road (Priest Lake) to Upper Priest Falls (ending point of the ICT)

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gryfolge

Distance

27.48mi

Elevation +

1719f

TrailRank

36

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After a short stretch on the road you’ll pass the Lionshead Campground. Shortly after the CG, there’s a pleasant hike on single track trail though the woods all the way up to Upper Priest Lake. The trail along the gorgeo...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 21: Yellow Pine Bar to Poet Creek Campground

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gryfolge

Distance

20.71mi

Elevation +

3983f

TrailRank

36

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Nice and pleasant along the Salmon River, passing some picturesque sandy beaches. Instead of following the original ICT up the Rattlesnake Trail/ Ridge (which is a trail not maintained), I chose to fork off to the left a...

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Idaho Centennial Trail day 19: From Moose Meadows to Campbell’s Ferry

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gryfolge

Distance

33.88mi

Elevation +

3182f

TrailRank

36

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From Moose Meadows there’s an ascent up towards the McCalla Ridge. After a short while the trail drops you down to the Chamberlain Basin and the landing strip next to the Guard Station. From there the trail passes the St...

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