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Eagle Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,836 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagle, Idaho · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Eagle Island State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

5 miShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAFlat & fastRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Spacious riverside park with hiking & riding trails, disc golf, picnic areas & a recreational lake.

What runners say about Eagle Island State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,836 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“That said, everything js brand new and beautiful and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“That said, everything js brand new and beautiful and clean.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Bring your own Shade (May of 2026) New campground and RV sites.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Eagle Island is such a versatile and peaceful location for sessions!”

This is a set of lovely wide Open Fields interlaced with canal ditches surrounded on two sides by running water. It's a good place to bring a dog off leash as long as your dog isn't aggressive towards other dogs or has a problem with horses.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Oct 2021

I was told it's an old abandoned farm. Mostly flat with river in the side. Love the old abandoned homes, barn, and silos. Good for walking. Some areas had puddles and muddy. Wear appropriate shoes. Dogs can be off leashed.

★★★★★ — J , Jul 2023

Everything is brand new and neat and clean. Warm showers for no charge. Camping spots are huge with full hook ups. I’ve never been to a State Park with as much separation between campsites. Will soon be a five star but for now everything is so barren and the trees are so small.

★★★★☆ — Gene , Nov 2025

Beautiful place! Great for disc golf, running, swimming, park activities and more! If you're looking for a good long scenic walk, play an 18 hole game of disc golf or just relax and go for a swim, this is a great spot. Can get busy during the summer. Does have $7 admission per vehicle

★★★★★ — Anthony , Apr 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“It's a good place to bring a dog off leash as long as your dog isn't aggressive towards other dogs or has a problem with horses.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Between the tall grasses, river views, and open fields, it’s perfect for golden hour portraits.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Bring your own Shade (May of 2026) New campground and RV sites.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“It has all the RV hook ups and handicap access camping and bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Eagle Island is such a versatile and peaceful location for sessions!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There’s plenty of parking.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Great beach area for the kids to play in and the area that's roped off for swimming is shallow enough for my 7 year old to go out into with the water level not passing her neck.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Eagle Island State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteparksandrecreation.idaho.gov
  • Phone(208) 939-0696
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Eagle Island State Park

165 Eagle Island Pkwy, Eagle, ID 83616

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.