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Kelly Canyon, Eastern Idaho

Hiking in Idaho: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Idaho, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 11 trails in 6 regions.

By François Dumaine

Explore the regions

Kelly Canyon, Eastern Idaho · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Idaho?

The regions in Idaho

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Gallatin River Wyoming border to the Missouri River

Our hiking picks in Idaho

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Idaho.

  1. 1Kelly Canyon
  2. 2The Oregon Trail
  3. 3Gallatin River Wyoming border to the Missouri River
See our Top 10 hikes in Idaho

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Idaho?

2 of our 11 trails are rated easy; South Central Idaho (1) and Southeast Idaho (1) have the most.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Northern Idaho (4 trails) and South Central Idaho (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. 1 of our trails are free to enter; parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.