The Best Trails in Idaho (United States)

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  • Topponce Creek

    Horseback Riding
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    near Inkom, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    10.89mi
    Elevation +
    1391f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTopponce Creek Photo ofTopponce Creek Photo ofTopponce Creek

    This ride shares a trailhead with the Buckskin Basin Ride. The tributaries of Toponce Creek eventually drain into the Portneuf River out by the historic town of Chesterfield and the Chesterfield Reservoir. The middle ...

  • Blackrock Canyon

    Horseback Riding
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    near Blackrock, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    7.00mi
    Elevation +
    1647f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBlackrock Canyon Photo ofBlackrock Canyon Photo ofBlackrock Canyon

    This is a good Fall ride. The trail going down can be obscure and downfall can be a problem if the Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen have not cleared it. Check their site to see if they are going on the ride and join ...

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  • Stanley lake-elk mountain loop

    Horseback Riding
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    near Stanley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    sandracapps
    Distance
    11.19mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop Photo ofStanley lake-elk mountain loop

    Start at Stanley lake-parking is up and to right of lake. Don’t park in campground. Went with Cheryl and Michele on Ela and started ride about 2:30. Stopped and ate in first big meadow we came to. Fairly easy with not mu...

  • Lake Channel

    Horseback Riding
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    near Quigley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    10.03mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLake Channel Photo ofLake Channel Photo ofLake Channel

    This trail goes along the Snake River, South of American Falls. It is an early season ride to give horses exercise. Beautiful views of the Snake River. Good variety of terrain. Most trails are compact sand but there is s...

  • Swamp Cr. - Martin Lake - Trap Cr.

    Horseback Riding
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    near Cape Horn (historical), Idaho (United States)
    Author
    jcallen14.1990
    Distance
    11.87mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSwamp Cr. - Martin Lake - Trap Cr. Photo ofSwamp Cr. - Martin Lake - Trap Cr. Photo ofSwamp Cr. - Martin Lake - Trap Cr.

    Swamp Cr. - Martin Lake - Trap Cr. Drive toward Lowman 12.5 miles from Stanley. Pass Trap Cr. TH and park in big meadow on L side of highway. Buddy ride/car pool to Swamp Cr. TH (about 2.5 miles up highway). Campground ...

  • Mackay, Idaho - USGS Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Mackay, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    10.26mi
    Elevation +
    5325f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMackay, Idaho - USGS Peak Photo ofMackay, Idaho - USGS Peak Photo ofMackay, Idaho - USGS Peak

    USGS did not hit the 12,000 feet mark by a hair. But it is an enormous mountain, with more prominence than other 12'rs So few people climb it and the summit offers fantastic views. The route is class 3, and if the pla...

  • Fairfiled, Idaho - Soldier Mountain from the East

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    near Indian Head Rock, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    12.73mi
    Elevation +
    4518f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFairfiled, Idaho - Soldier Mountain from the East Photo ofFairfiled, Idaho - Soldier Mountain from the East Photo ofFairfiled, Idaho - Soldier Mountain from the East

    The summit of Soldier Mountain offers fantastic views and is very well furnished with large cairn, a memorial, register and USGS marker. Getting there requires a lot of work with plenty of hiking on the road, specially t...

  • Little casino to sunny gulch buddy ride

    Horseback Riding
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    near Lower Stanley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    sandracapps
    Distance
    11.29mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLittle casino to sunny gulch buddy ride Photo ofLittle casino to sunny gulch buddy ride Photo ofLittle casino to sunny gulch buddy ride

    Buddy ride. Drop one vehicle at sunny gulch second entrance just past redfish. Then Go past lower Stanley towards sunbeam several Miles and turn and go over bridge that says casino trail heads. (Big and little start ther...

  • Featherville, Idaho: Gunsight Peak

    Hiking
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    near Featherville, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    15.72mi
    Elevation +
    5226f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFeatherville, Idaho: Gunsight Peak Photo ofFeatherville, Idaho: Gunsight Peak Photo ofFeatherville, Idaho: Gunsight Peak

    A long hike, but fairly easy and very scenic. There is no trail but the most difficult section is the peak itself which requires easy boulder hopping. The trail starts at the well developed Willow Creek trailhead. The...

  • Ship Island Lake

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    near Yellowjacket, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    ravergarab
    Distance
    19.90mi
    Elevation +
    4265f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofShip Island Lake Photo ofShip Island Lake Photo ofShip Island Lake

    A great hike, about 7 hours north of Boise. Pack a lot of water before you start, it is best to hike in August.

  • Stanley Day 6

    Enduro Motorcycle
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    near Obsidian, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    stoermerjp
    with Sean Smith
    Distance
    53.81mi
    Elevation +
    12270f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofStanley Day 6 Photo ofStanley Day 6 Photo ofStanley Day 6

    Boundary Creek, Little Casino, Big Casino, Lookout Mountain to Rough Creek to Big Casino and Little Casino, Boundary Creek

  • Webber Creek

    Horseback Riding
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    near Nicholia (historical), Montana (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    2753f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWebber Creek Photo ofWebber Creek Photo ofWebber Creek

    The ride, one way, is more than eight miles long and includes 4000 ft of climbing. The trail is rocky and barefoot horses get sore. Total fatigue score calculation (16.2 miles/3 + 3950/1000) equals 9.4. The top lake is a...

  • Rash Canyon

    Horseback Riding
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    near Swan Valley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    13.82mi
    Elevation +
    1831f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRash Canyon Photo ofRash Canyon Photo ofRash Canyon

    The is a great late spring or early summer ride. After climbing to Fourth of July Ridge the return route will go down the south fork of Fall Creek. Another ride in this area is the Echo Creek ride which starts lower on t...

  • Moonlight Mine

    Horseback Riding
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    near Pocatello, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    1801f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMoonlight Mine Photo ofMoonlight Mine Photo ofMoonlight Mine

    Long forgotten are the Chinese who dug this horizontal shaft mine, in sight of another mountain nearby called "Chinks" peak until its name was changed to chinese peak. They came for gold in the 1860s, made up 28.5% of Id...

  • Fog Hill Trek

    Horseback Riding
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    near The String, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    15.18mi
    Elevation +
    3219f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFog Hill Trek Photo ofFog Hill Trek Photo ofFog Hill Trek

    The trailhead is a large parking area high up on the N Fork of Rainy Creek. The road to the trailhead starts at Pine Creek Pass (NF-253). This trailhead is the lunch spot for the Rainy Creek Ride. The trek was done to...

  • Saint Anthony Sand Dunes

    Horseback Riding
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    near Sarilda, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    with Stephen Hurley
    Distance
    7.76mi
    Elevation +
    135f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSaint Anthony Sand Dunes Photo ofSaint Anthony Sand Dunes Photo ofSaint Anthony Sand Dunes

    Easy Spring Ride. We had to work our way around a fence that you can see in one of the pictures. It was interesting riding on the dunes. Rides in the this section of the Desert are closed until May 1st to protect wild...

  • Malad Summit

    Horseback Riding
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    near Daniels, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    1716f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMalad Summit Photo ofMalad Summit Photo ofMalad Summit

    Located S end of Portneuf River Area, E side of Elkhorn Peak The trail makes a loop between Mill Creek and Canyon Creek. Unfortunately for horseback riders, most other trails in this general area have been groomed for...

  • Hell Roaring and Imogene lake

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    near Obsidian, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    PeterCAves
    Distance
    8.74mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHell Roaring and Imogene lake Photo ofHell Roaring and Imogene lake Photo ofHell Roaring and Imogene lake

    Easy first 3 miles to beautiful Hell Roaring Lake, then zigzag up from there. We did 8 miles round trip but didn't make Imogene. We miss-understood another walk post which stated a 6 mile hike to lmogene, but didn't real...

  • Mesa falls

    Horseback Riding
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    near Warm River, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    17.17mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMesa falls Photo ofMesa falls Photo ofMesa falls

    Mesa Falls is one of the last rides of the season. Trailer Parking is in a large pull off on the NW side of the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. Parking is right above the canyon used by Bear Gulch Ski Basin. The Ski area closed...

  • Blue Creek

    Horseback Riding
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    near Rea, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    8.78mi
    Elevation +
    2392f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBlue Creek Photo ofBlue Creek Photo ofBlue Creek

    A nice up and back ride to the top of Reas Peak, on the Continental Divide, and on the border of Idaho and Montana. Looking north is the Roaring Creek Drainage. In three years I would explore Roaring Creek and camp overn...

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