Cobb - Highland Valley Loop
Explore Boise's east foothills with this linkup of trails in a wildlife refuge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 435 m
- Descent
- 435 m
Hiking in Idaho
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Hiking Routes in Idaho
Sawtooth Lake loop from Grandjean
A stunning multi-day loop, reaching a popular lake via lesser-traveled trails in the Sawtooths.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Mores Mountain Interpretive Trail
A pleasant loop in the forest reaching the top of Mores Mountain, high above the heat in Boise
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 172 m
- Descent
- 172 m
Eagle Ridge Overlooks
Hike uphill to nice views from both sides of a ridge near downtown Boise.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
- 50 m
Cottonwood Creek Loop
Short and easy hike among prairie and forest near a little creek.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 29 m
Snowslide and Sawtooth Peaks
Combo of the two 8000+ foot peaks above Snowslide Lake.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Jackson Peak Lookout
A beautiful and under-utilized trail with stout elevation gain, reaching a sizable fire lookout atop Jackson Peak.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail
A hiker-only trail with gorgeous views and lessons on nature in the Boise Foothills.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 342 m
- Descent
- 342 m
Guffey Butte
Steep hike from Celebration Park that leaves the crowds behind and finds a unique view over rural Idaho.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 318 m
- Descent
- 318 m
Box Lake Trail
A steep trail crossing bouldery meadows and mountain creeks, leading to a large lake hidden high in the mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 687 m
- Descent
- 686 m
Snowslide Lake
Steep jaunt up to a lake with opportunities for fishing, camping, and further hikes into the mountains.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 404 m
- Descent
- 404 m
Alpine Peak from Sawtooth Lake
Bag a Sawtooth summit after hiking to this popular lake.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 999 m
- Descent
- 999 m
Hyndman Peak: East Ridge
The tallest peak in the Pioneer Mountains, and one of only nine in Idaho exceeding 12,000 feet.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Malad Gorge
Stroll on the edge of a basalt canyon with streaming waterfalls, with just a short side trip from the interstate.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 112 m
- Descent
- 112 m
White Clouds Loop
A local go-to loop in the foothills, good for hiking shortly after the snow melts.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 129 m
- Descent
- 129 m
Valley View Loop
A quick hike near Sun Valley Lodge, with nice views of the resort and the town.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Descent
- 71 m