Hiking Trails & Parks in Idaho
8,042 mapped trails and 1,391 parks across Idaho. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Idaho
Idaho has 8,042 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
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.