Plan Your Own Adventure

The trail connects the state through almost 300 miles of established trails, so you can explore your own wild Idaho on the IWT.

This hike is a kid-friendly adventure along the Continental Divide with options to extend your hike into more rugged territory.

In the Boulder Mountains, Amber Gulch is an adventurous hike to apline lakes.

These lakes are at higher elevations than just about any other lakes in Idaho, but they’re well worth the views of the Pioneer Mountains.

To get to this hidden oasis, put in at the boat launch at Banbury Hot Springs and paddle downstream along the Snake River for about a mile.

This hike offers views of alpine lakes and even a historic mining town.

A beautiful hike through the Pioneer Mountains with views of alpine meadows, ending at Boulder Lake.

Castle Peak, now part of the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness Area, was once the site for a proposed open-pit mine.

The Centennial Mountains on the eastern edge of Idaho are a rich landscape, home to essential waters and wildlife.

Explore the Boulder-White Clouds and hike the Chamberlain Basin.

Take the road less traveled and see Idaho’s wildlife on this difficult hike.

These lakes are the gold standard for easy day hikes in the Boulder-White Clouds.

This trail leads you to a saddle that is prime habitat for mountain goats and other wild game.

Explore old pioneer cabins and prepare yourself for a steep climb on this mountain trail.

Surround yourself with incredible views of several mountain ranges while exploring the Boulder Mountains.

Enjoy colorful surroundings on this cross-country trek in the Boulder-White Clouds.

See great views of the Pioneer Mountains and Mt. Borah, Idaho’s highest mountain peak.

Bring your camera and capture the beauty of snow-capped peaks surrounding Horton Peak.

Walk along a small creek and view the beautiful Boulder Mountains on this easy day hike.

View wildflower meadows and turquoise lakes on this day hike.

Hike along a canyon and see some small waterfalls.

Enjoy rugged scenery and quiet solitude in the Boulder Mountains near Sun Valley.

Explore the eastern side of the Boulder Mountains.

Starting from the same trailhead as Boulder Lake, this hike through the Pioneer Mountains takes you to even higher alpine lakes.

Hike along a stream in the Boulder Mountains to see some spectacular wildflowers.

This hike is strenuous but offers great views of the White Cloud Peaks.

The Beehive Lakes offer rewarding views of the Selkirk Mountains, hungry cutthroat trout, and a chance for experienced hikers to scramble to the crest.

Cayuse Creek is the perfect marriage between hiking and blue ribbon trout fishing.

This is an aptly named geological formation that straddles the Selkirk Crest. It’s an impressive feature to view and popular with climbers.

This is a perfect backpacking trail for those looking for a longer trip or a quiet retreat into the wilderness.

One of the most popular destinations in the Selkirk Mountains, this hike features a stunning alpine cirque cradling the lake and a basin ringed by granite cliffs and peaks.

A scenic loop that follows along Johns Creek and passes through the Gospel Hump Wilderness.

Excellent fishing and camping in the heart of the Clearwater!

Visit the crowning summit of the Pend Oreille Divide and moose-friendly Lake Darling for a hike through timbered trails and high open views on this loop in the Cabinet Mountains.

From old-growth giant cedars to ridgeline walks above the treeline, this loop offers the full spectrum of the Selkirks.

Take a short hike down to a remarkable granite rock on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille for some beach time, swimming, and/or camping.

Meadow Creek is perhaps one of the most important fisheries in the Clearwater Basin, and a lovely place to visit.

This easy yet rewarding trip to three lakes in the shadow of Roman Nose Peak offers near-trailhead camping, relaxed hiking, and a chance for captivating views of the Selkirk Crest.

A strenuous climb and the “grand-daddy” of hikes in the proposed wilderness area, leading you to the highest point in Bonner County.

These two picturesque lakes are worth a visit, but tread lightly because this is very important wildlife habitat.

Take a magical trek through centuries-old cedars and ancient hemlock, in Idaho’s portion of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest.

Raft or kayak Weitas Creek in the Clearwater National Forest!

A day trip to Box Canyon Springs packs a punch with its dramatic views, wildlife sightings, and misty waterfall hiking.

The Little City of Rocks is a unique desert feature located in the Magic Valley.

Hidden within the desert landscape exists the serene and beautiful Ritter Island Unit of Thousand Springs State Park.

If you haven’t been here yet, add it to your list of Must-See areas in Idaho!

Enjoy this relaxing hot springs on the Payette River!

Enjoy an easy day hike outside McCall!

Bruneau Dunes State Park offers a wide range of recreational activities and one of Idaho’s most impressive geological wonders.

C.J. Strike Reservoir is part of the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Recreation Area and a popular destination for boating and fishing.

Little Jacks Creed Wilderness is a great place to check out the impressive Owyhee Canyonlands.

Camping, hiking, and mountain biking just minutes outside Boise!

Want to take a hike but don’t have time to get out of Boise? Go up to Table Rock!

Three Island Crossing State Park is a great place to learn about the Oregon Trail or begin exploring the Owyhee Canyonlands!

Float Idaho’s Weiser River in the spring! Locals will tell you mid to late April is prime floating time.

Check out the longest bike trail in Idaho! This trail follows the Weiser River for 84 miles from Weiser to New Meadows.