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A clear blue lake high in the mountains, perfect for cooling off in the heat of summer.
Summer in Sun Valley: All the Best Outdoors
When the snow melts and the ski resort closes, all new adventures take over in Idaho's mountains.
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The Big Wood River in Hailey, Idaho
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Hyndman Peak off in the distance
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Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness near Sun Valley, Idaho Creative Commons: Attribution
Description
You might know of Ketchum and Sun Valley for the skiing, but when the snow melts, a whole new wave of adventure hits this Idaho mountain town. As the weather warms up, the trails dry out. The lakes thaw, the creeks flow, leaves return to the trees, and flowers start to bloom. It’s hiking season, to be sure, but there’s way more to do as well. You might try cycling around town, mountain biking in the hills, paddling an alpine lake, or scrambling to the top of a peak.
Looking at a map of roads and trails can be overwhelming though because there’s so much to explore in this area. That’s why we’ve featured this list of favorite adventures for the summer and fall––from easy to hard, and ranging from local in-town to way out in the mountains. With so many possibilities, you won’t want to limit yourself to one activity near Sun Valley. To get the most of your trip, get out there and try something new!
Adventures
Hilltop views in a steep hike close to town, and one of the world's oldest chairlifts.
Head into the mountains to reach a high pass, and find a historic cabin with a dramatic backdrop.
Stretch the legs and get a feel for Sun Valley on this convenient loop near the resort lodge.
A go-to loop in the hills near Ketchum, with inspiring views to the bigger mountains.
A paved path through the valley that's not only scenic, but also useful for getting around by bicycle.
Scenic, family-friendly loop on paved paths through the Sun Valley area.
All the way up and back down the jaw-dropping Trail Creek Road, from Sun Valley into the mountains.
The medium-length—and most popular—variant of the Adam's Gulch Loop.
A fast and flowy trail with tough climbs that give way to beautiful views and ripping descents.
Reach the best views by paddling round the corner on the Sawtooths' largest lake.
The tallest peak in the Pioneer Mountains, and one of only nine in Idaho exceeding 12,000 feet.
Bag a Sawtooth summit after hiking to this popular lake.