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Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,884 Google reviews · Running trail in Idaho Falls, Idaho · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail'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.
What runners say about Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail
“Great views of a waterfall that is part man-made, part natural that only drops maybe 12 feet or so, but goes on for 100 yards or more over many rocky areas.”
“It was a beautiful day for the walk and definitely lowered my stress level with the peaceful surroundings.”
We were passing through Idaho Falls. We decided to take a detour and check out the falls. This place was beautiful. If I had the time, I would have loved to walk the 5-mile trail. While this is not a natural waterfall, it was still amazing to see. We even saw that you could take a boat tour if you wanted to.
Great views of a waterfall that is part man-made, part natural that only drops maybe 12 feet or so, but goes on for 100 yards or more over many rocky areas. The best part is on the west side just N of the broadway bridge up to views of the temple (1/2 mile one way).
What a great place to just go walk and enjoy the fresh air. The park benches are fun to stop at. They are all unique. Even in the winter, the greenbelt is the place to go walk and meet new people. This is one of our favorite places to go.
I went to Idaho Falls recently. I highly recommend everyone to go on the river walk. It is a beautiful area to walk along the river. There are many water falls and water features. Along the paved walkway they have installed lots of bench seats to rest along the way to stop and enjoy the view.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views of a waterfall that is part man-made, part natural that only drops maybe 12 feet or so, but goes on for 100 yards or more over many rocky areas.”
“It was a beautiful day for the walk and definitely lowered my stress level with the peaceful surroundings.”
“Along the paved walkway they have installed lots of bench seats to rest along the way to stop and enjoy the view.”
“Had better restrooms and a very nice trail for walking, biking or family time”
“The only negative is that electric scooters are everywhere on the Greenbelt, and the people who rent them don't watch out for walkers, kids on bikes, or people in wheelchairs.”
“If I had the time, I would have loved to walk the 5-mile trail.”
Plan your run at Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteidahofallsidaho.gov
- Phone(208) 529-1200
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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