The Best Trails in Idaho (United States)

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  • Snake River Canyon Rim

    Horseback Riding
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    near Swan Valley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    11.01mi
    Elevation +
    1818f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSnake River Canyon Rim Photo ofSnake River Canyon Rim Photo ofSnake River Canyon Rim

    Do not park in the field. Park along the dirt road. Farmer worries hot exhaust may start crop fire. Riders can choose to ride along the Snake River Bluff, up Dry Canyon or down to the Snake River. Free Campsites ne...

  • Echo Canyon

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    near Swan Valley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    11.36mi
    Elevation +
    2343f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofEcho Canyon Photo ofEcho Canyon Photo ofEcho Canyon

    As I remember, the start of the ride passes an open quarry. I just don't remember much about the loop that is shown on the map. I know that the ride can be taken as an up and back going to Deadhorse Ridge. Click "View...

  • Crane Creek

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    near McCammon, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    8.17mi
    Elevation +
    2024f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCrane Creek Photo ofCrane Creek Photo ofCrane Creek

    Muddy trails can be slippery so do not go on this ride after a rain. Nice large parking area. The Crane Creak Ride is within the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area "WMA." The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages t...

  • 2020-07-21 Borah Peak

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    near Dickey, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    huangyizhou
    Distance
    7.71mi
    Elevation +
    5276f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2020-07-21 Borah Peak Photo of2020-07-21 Borah Peak Photo of2020-07-21 Borah Peak

    A short but steep ascent followed by class 3 scramble to the highest point of the state of Idaho. It’s not for everyone but for those up to its challenge, it’s an experience both rewarding and thrilling. Click the follo...

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  • Bear Creek Hot Spring

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    near Palisades, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    14.21mi
    Elevation +
    1591f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBear Creek Hot Spring Photo ofBear Creek Hot Spring Photo ofBear Creek Hot Spring

    Bear Creek Hot Spring created a travertine terrace over thousands of years just like Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone. Interestingly there is a cold spring just a few hundred feet away. The terrace now has a layer of s...

  • North fork trail

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    near Saint Charles, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Bear Lake Valley
    with BLRC
    Distance
    4.14mi
    Elevation +
    594f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorth fork trail Photo ofNorth fork trail Photo ofNorth fork trail

    North Fork Trail starts in North Fork Campground. This is a beautiful trail that follows a creek. Horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking can be done on this trail. We only went 2 miles up the trail but you could f...

  • Norton Lake Hike, ID.

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    near Easley Hot Springs, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    PeterCAves
    Distance
    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    1529f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorton Lake Hike, ID. Photo ofNorton Lake Hike, ID. Photo ofNorton Lake Hike, ID.

    Wonderful hike. Beautiful scenery, and so quiet when we left at 9:30am. Started picking up with people about 1pm. At the top lake we went off the path to try to get to the top of one of the peaks, which I wouldn't recomm...

  • Bald Mountain Trail

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    near Ketchum, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Panamezy
    Distance
    8.05mi
    Elevation +
    3107f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofBald Mountain Trail Photo ofBald Mountain Trail Photo ofBald Mountain Trail

    Used most of the trail on the way up, took a detour at Frenchman’s for the connection. Then ran down Upper College to Lower River Run. Very smokey today

  • Stanley, Idaho: Baron peak

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    near Grandjean, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    13.76mi
    Elevation +
    5036f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Baron peak Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Baron peak Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Baron peak

    Baron is one of the few peaks accessible on the less traveled side of the Sawtooths. The distance is long -7 miles-, and the trail is pretty rough, but the views are amazing. Only the summit block offers some technical d...

  • Wild Horse Ride

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    near Crystal (historical), Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    14.14mi
    Elevation +
    2146f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofWild Horse Ride Photo ofWild Horse Ride Photo ofWild Horse Ride

    The location of this ride is the East Fork of the Salmon River. A good time to do this ride is the end of June. The weather will not be too cold or too hot. There are some clear trails leading to higher elevation but we ...

  • Jones Creek

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    near Wolverine, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    8.68mi
    Elevation +
    1362f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofJones Creek Photo ofJones Creek Photo ofJones Creek

    The highpoint of this ride is a narrow canyon whose walls are probably composed of volcanic tuff. Tuff is rock made of compressed volcanic ash. It is sculpted by erosion into cliffs, spires, caves and all kinds of intere...

  • Rainy Creek

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    near Swan Valley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    14.28mi
    Elevation +
    1624f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRainy Creek Photo ofRainy Creek Photo ofRainy Creek

    Rainy Creek is a good ride. Lots of variety, mountain streams, high mountains, meadows. It is a rocky ride and sometimes the stream flows down the trail. It doesn't really gain that much elevation so it can be ridden in ...

  • Indian Mountain

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    near Blackrock, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofIndian Mountain Photo ofIndian Mountain Photo ofIndian Mountain

    Cows and cow pies. But on the good side, the chokecherries were sweet and yummy. The Serviceberries had turned into raisins but they were still good. Probably a good mid Spring ride when the grass is green and the cows h...

  • Fisher creek to Williams Creek

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    near Obsidian, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    sandracapps
    Distance
    13.90mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFisher creek to Williams Creek Photo ofFisher creek to Williams Creek Photo ofFisher creek to Williams Creek

    Buddy ride. Parked a trailer at Williams creek turn off just past obsidian right off road. Then went back with all horses to fisher creek subdivision and went back and parked just past houses and turned around by old bro...

  • Firebox Meadows

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    near Hahn, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    15.28mi
    Elevation +
    2490f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFirebox Meadows Photo ofFirebox Meadows Photo ofFirebox Meadows

    This ride is in Sawmill Canyon. It starts by going up a four-wheeler road. At the top, it then follows a road that is closed to motorized travel. There was significant downfall across the road but It was not hard to go a...

  • Continental Divide Trail day 96: Lillian Lake to Aldous Lake

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    near Rea, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    gryfolge
    Distance
    24.26mi
    Elevation +
    4006f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 96: Lillian Lake to Aldous Lake Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 96: Lillian Lake to Aldous Lake Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 96: Lillian Lake to Aldous Lake

    Right after Lillian Lake the Trail (Mack’s Inn Alternate)connects back to the official CDT-route. From there you’ll hike the ridges, hilltops and hillsides on the state line between Idaho and Montana- with great panorami...

  • Golden Gate

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    near Palisades, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    18.98mi
    Elevation +
    2303f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGolden Gate Photo ofGolden Gate Photo ofGolden Gate

    Golden Gate is an exciting loop into the country north of Bear Creek. During the last half of the ride you travel along high ridges. I don't know where the name "Golden Gate" comes from. it is a location labeled on Forre...

  • 3 weeks in USA. Jun 2014

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    near Westchester, California (United States)
    Author
    Vladimir Yaroslavsky
    Distance
    5134.74mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo of3 weeks in USA. Jun 2014 Photo of3 weeks in USA. Jun 2014 Photo of3 weeks in USA. Jun 2014

    Grand Canyon National Park Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Zion National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Goblin Valley State Park Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park Grand Teton National Park Yellowsto...

  • Moody Meadows

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    near Sam, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    17.87mi
    Elevation +
    3192f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMoody Meadows Photo ofMoody Meadows Photo ofMoody Meadows

    A good Fall ride. Lots of variety. It follows the south fork of Canyon Creek up to Blacktail Creek then to Blacktail Pass where the route follows a road through the Thousand Springs Area. Eventually the trail follows a s...

  • Stanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls

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    near Stanley, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    gordon wellington
    Distance
    8.81mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls Photo ofStanley Lake to Bridal Veil Falls

    We chose to make this hike as a respite between two longer, higher elevation hikes. There were wildflowers in the meadow, and some nice views of McGown Peak. Two very cold stream crossings were required before we arrived...

  • Harriman State Park

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    near Last Chance, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen at prbch.org
    Distance
    14.22mi
    Elevation +
    449f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofHarriman State Park Photo ofHarriman State Park Photo ofHarriman State Park

    This one of the last rides each year. Elk are bugling in September. If you ride up the creeks you can usually find several elk. You might not find a bull elk but you can sure hear them. There is lots of water and waterfo...

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