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Running trails in Idaho
236 trails across 37 cities in Idaho, with the most in Boise, Pocatello, and Twin Falls — including 38 paved, 31 loops, 54 shaded, and 10 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Idaho trails below.
Cities in Idaho
Every city and town in Idaho with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Boise
- Pocatello
- Twin Falls
- Coeur d'Alene
- Nampa
- Lewiston
- Sandpoint
- Idaho Falls
- Post Falls
- Caldwell
- Meridian
- Moscow
- Rexburg
- Eagle
- Kuna
- Blackfoot
- Chubbuck
- Burley
- Garden City
- Jerome
- Emmett
- Hayden
- Middleton
- Ponderay
- Rathdrum
- Sagle
- Star
- Ammon
- Garden Valley
- Harrison
- Hayden Lake
- Heyburn
- Horseshoe Bend
- Marsing
- Plummer
- Troy
- Wendell
Notable running trails in Idaho
The Idaho trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Idaho ranking →
McEuen Park and Dog Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,546 reviews
Vast waterside space featuring walking trails, a playground & a sand beach area.
McEuen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,146 reviews
Lakeside park with recreation trails, a large playground with a splash pad & an off-leash dog area.
Julius M. Kleiner Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,053 reviews
This 58-acre park with an amphitheater offers a range of activities, such as fishing & basketball.
Settlers' Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,026 reviews
Large park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.
Sandpoint City Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,783 reviews
Laid-back lakefront park featuring a sandy beach & placid waters in a charming, picturesque setting.
Eagle Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,836 reviews
Spacious riverside park with hiking & riding trails, disc golf, picnic areas & a recreational lake.
Camel’s Back Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,560 reviews
Dedicated in 1965, this 11-acre park features a playground, tennis courts, an outdoor gym & more.
Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews
Popular park with a fishing pond, a playground, picnic tables & trails with scenic dam views.
Kathryn Albertson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,223 reviews
This 41-acre park features wildlife, ponds & a fountain, plus paved footpaths, restrooms & gazebos.
Q'emiln Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,734 reviews
Big park with rock climbing, swimming & boating, 40 acres of trails & sporting & picnic areas.
Tubbs Hill
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,635 reviews
Picturesque, lakefront 120-acre park with native vegetation & trails for hiking.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,664 reviews
Protected habitat for bird conservation with hiking/riding trails plus seasonal hunting & fishing.
Porter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,440 reviews
Leafy green space featuring an open field, playground & spray park, plus an old carousel.
Hells Gate State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,394 reviews
Riverside campsites & rental cabins, plus water sports, an education center & scenic hiking trails.
Mallard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,305 reviews
Disc golf course, kids' playground, lake views and hills.
Hulls Gulch/Camel's Back Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,160 reviews
Sizable reserve known for its native grasses, wildlife viewing, steep climbs & multi-use trails.
Stephen C. Guerber Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Playground featuring a splash zone, volleyball court, picnic gazeboes, shelters and basketball hoops.
Table Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,124 reviews
Well-maintained trails winding up a scenic cliff for views of the city and mountains.
Lake Lowell Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,104 reviews
This city park offers summer swimming with lifeguards, picnic & BBQ facilities & a story trail.
Reid Merrill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,010 reviews
Park with picnic and play areas, plus a basketball court, volleyball court, and splash pad.
Jensen Grove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,003 reviews
Emmett City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 975 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring play structures, tennis courts and picnic tables.
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Idaho trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Idaho
- Best running trails in Idaho — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 31 in Idaho come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 10 in Idaho are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 54 in Idaho keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 13 in Idaho have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 125 in Idaho, and 39 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 117 in Idaho have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 107 in Idaho you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 52 in Idaho are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 135 in Idaho runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Idaho
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Shaded Running Trails
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)
- Trails with Mile Markers