Route of the Hiawatha: East to West
The "crown jewel" of rails-to-trails adventures.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 965 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Hiking in Idaho
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Hiking Routes in Idaho
Alice-Toxaway Loop
A spectacular backpacking trip of two or more days, among several lakes and peaks of the Sawtooth Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 975 m
- Descent
- 975 m
Farley and Edith Lakes
Day hike or overnight backpacking trip to a less-visited alpine lake in the Sawtooths.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 547 m
- Descent
- 547 m
Three Point Mountain
A short summit hike on a prominent mountain east of Boise.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 222 m
- Descent
- 222 m
Oregon Trail Reserve: Rim Trail Loop
Educational walk along the actual path of the Oregon Trail in Boise.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 22 m
The Grove and Chickadee Ridge
A short loop with a lot of variety, and different sights for every season.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 46 m
- Descent
- 47 m
Polecat Quick Draw Loop
A shorter version of a trail loop through Polecat Gulch
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 168 m
- Descent
- 168 m
Wild Phlox and Seamans Gulch Loop
A short and hilly trail loop with excellent views.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 68 m
- Descent
- 68 m
Shafer Butte from Simplot Lodge
A scenic hike through Bogus Basin to the highest point along the Boise Ridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 461 m
- Descent
- 461 m
CDT: Bannock Pass (SH-29) to Chief Joseph Pass (MT-43)
A scenic and demanding ridgeline traverse through the heart of Idaho's Beaverhead Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 189 km
- Ascent
- 6.3 km
- Descent
- 6.4 km
CDT: Modoc Road (FS-005) to Bannock Pass (SH-29)
A scenic and rugged passage along the Red Conglomerate Peaks and through the Eighteen Mile WSA.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 148 km
- Ascent
- 5.5 km
- Descent
- 5.4 km
CDT: Targhee Pass (US-20) to Modoc Road (FS-005)
A rugged traverse through the remote Centennial Mountains, an ecologically significant area connecting Yellowstone to the greater Rocky Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 158 km
- Ascent
- 5.2 km
- Descent
- 5.1 km
CDT: Lewis Lake (US-191) to Targhee Pass (US-20)
The CDT's passage through the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, including the stunning Old Faithful Geyser.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 124 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Camel's Back East Side Loop
Scenic loop with steep hills and shady forest in the North End of Boise.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 69 m
- Descent
- 70 m
Dry Creek Trail
Walk through a deep canyon in the Boise Foothills, beside a rare perennial stream.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 165 m
- Descent
- 165 m
Homestead Trail
A steep hike through prime wildlife habitat, and with exceptional wildflowers in spring.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 289 m
- Descent
- 289 m