Explore Hiking Trails in Idaho
Idaho is the ultimate U.S. adventure hub—an ideal place for hikers that also offers mesmerizing places for afternoon strollers and bikers. In Idaho, nature is raw, untouched, and real, with diverse landscapes ranging from vast deserts to rolling hills and massive mountains. It draws the attention of those who wish to spend holidays coexisting peacefully with the beauty of nature in a grand and awe-inspiring state.
Idaho has something to offer everyone, from solo adventurers to group hikers, afternoon strollers to veteran climbers. It has an endless variety of challenging peaks, and also a plethora of family-friendly hiking and camping spots where panoramic scenes and photography spots abound.
The following locales are ideal for hikers, and surrounded by family places around which to have fun and even swim and boat in nearby lakes. They will give you an experience of a lifetime.
Hells Canyon is one of the most accessible places in Idaho for hiking, and contains some of its most dramatic landscapes. Encompassing 213,906 acres along the Snake River, it is available for hiking throughout the year. This trail is ideal for families. Apart from breathtaking views and clean air, you can observe a variety of plants and small animals between the towering walls. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/2p98z3kj
Idaho Centennial Trail is among the most epic and strenuous hiking trails in all of the U.S. It extends for 1,311 miles through the most wild and scenic portions of the state, from high desert canyonlands in the south to moist mountain forests in the north. The trail traverses three wilderness areas: the Sawtooth Wilderness, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, which together comprise more than 300 miles of the right-of-way. It’s an ideal trail on which to hike with family and friends. The end of September or October is the best time to enjoy this place to the fullest. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/24k6w8ub
Palisades Creek Trail, another family-friendly hiking trail, begins along the Snake River below the tiny town of Swan Valley, and follows Palisades Creek northeast up the mountains to the lower and upper Palisades lakes in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Fall color here is at its prime in September or October. This trail is a family spot because it is fun and easy, with many photographic opportunities. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/5n6uedya
Big Southern Butte, a volcanic dome 65 miles west of Idaho Falls, is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. It provides outstanding panoramic views of the Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve. You can hike and camp with your family in this area anytime from mid-May to October. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/23ansptw
Seven Devils Mountains rise between Hells Canyon and the Salmon River. The closest access point is near Riggins, ID. Within this U.S. Forest Service recreation area is a 30-mile loop trail through stunning peaks. The hike offers spectacular scenes, but be cautious due to uneven footing and the possibility of loose rocks. May through October is the right time for a Seven Devils Mountains hike. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/4tm46uw4
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