Hiking Trails & Parks in Idaho
8,046 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 1,391 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Idaho. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Idaho
Idaho has 8,046 mapped hiking trails and 1,391 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 80 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 80 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Idaho
A spatially-sampled view of 523 trail and park locations across Idaho’s counties.
Idaho Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 80 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Idaho
Parks & Campgrounds in Idaho
Longest Trails in Idaho
Curated Guides for Idaho
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Idaho?
Yes — we have 8,046 mapped hiking and walking trails in Idaho, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Idaho?
State Line (Granite Peak) near Alberton is rated expert — the toughest classification among Idaho's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Idaho for families?
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail near Fruitland is one of the best family picks in Idaho — easy difficulty and 3.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Idaho?
Each of the 8,046 trails in Idaho has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Idaho?
Idaho has 1,391 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (221 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Idaho?
Yes — 193 of Idaho's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Apgar Campground with 211 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Idaho
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Idaho, Ranked
Idaho's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichIdaho's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Idaho trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Idaho
Ten gentle, well-marked Idaho trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Idaho
Idaho's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Idaho
Federal parks and recreation areas in Idaho ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Idaho: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Idaho's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.