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Scenic Running Trails in Idaho
Idaho has 135 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 32 cities and towns — Boise, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene and 28 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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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.
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.
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.
Lucky Peak State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 927 reviews
State park with picnic pavilions, fishing & trails, plus a beach with swimming, marina & boat ramps.
Fuller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Green space with baseball fields, a volleyball court & playground, plus pavilions & a fishing pond.
Black Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 741 reviews
Calm bay-side park, an inlet of the Spokane River, offering hiking trails, swimming and tennis courts.
Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 728 reviews
Roomy park with a tranquil atmosphere featuring a disc golf course, running path & fishing ponds.
The Military Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 690 reviews
Rustic natural-terrain park with trails, an archery range, a military cemetery & off-leash dog area.
Star River Walk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 709 reviews
Riverside park with groomed trails for hiking, swimming and picnics, plus a rope swing.
Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
This 44-acre preserve for bats, birds & other animals offers trails, overlooks & public art.
Ada/Eagle Bike Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Park featuring BMX racing, trails, a skateboarding area, and picnic facilities.
Tubbs Hill Trail Marker
4.8 ★★★★★ 666 reviews
Lush park with lake views and several easy-to- moderate trails.
Cress Creek Nature National Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 661 reviews
Paved family trail for creek exploration and viewing the Snake River.
Snake River Canyon Rim Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
10-mi. system of hiking & cycling trails with dramatic vistas over the Snake River Canyon.
Jump Creek Falls Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 525 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a small waterfall and picnic tables, plus swimming.
Old Penitentiary/Table Rock Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Popular hiking destination with views of Boise and Treasure Valley, open only to foot traffic.
Box Canyon Springs Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Natural attraction known for a hike and a canyon, and swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Sacajawea Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Wooded park along the Portneuf River featuring picnic tables & trails for walking, jogging & biking.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Kid-friendly park along the Snake River with biking trails and levee paths, plus a skate park and playground.
Kiwanis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Clean riverfront park featuring an open field, trails and a playground.
Riverstone Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Park featuring a pond, playgrounds and walking trails.
Cherry Springs Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Nature trail with opportunities to see wildlife, plus a creek and picnic tables.
Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Paved hike-and-bike route along the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene featuring picnic spots.
Wild Rose Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
Clean and quiet open space with a river and dam views, plus picnic tables.
Whittenberger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 315 reviews
Dog-friendly green space along the Boise River with picnic tables, walking paths, and fish ponds.
Travers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Public park with a wide range of facilities, including tennis courts, skate ramps & ball fields.
Trailhead for Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Lakeside dog-friendly trail that's popular for hiking, running, and swimming.
Mountain View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Park featuring big grassy ground for soccer and other sports, plus a playground and dog-friendly open areas.
Lakeview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, a pool and picnic tables, as well as walking paths.
Wilson Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews
Park & playground in a natural setting with a wooded nature trail for bird & wildlife viewing.
Edson Fichter Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Area with trails, a pond, and a designated dog swimming area.
Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Dog-friendly foothills area popular for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding.
Gordon Harris Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Lots of open green space, plus a playground, picnic pavilion & ornamental pond, on 11 acres.
Trail of the Coeur D'Alenes
4.9 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
A biking, walking or jogging track (or “rail trail” with a rail trail bike), featuring restrooms and views of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Treaty Rock Park
4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Picturesque park & locale of a historic 1871 treaty, with wooded hiking trails & picnic areas.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Reservoir and refuge featuring bird-watching, hiking trails and a learning center.
Gibson Jack Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Trail-laced nature area offering hikes, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Kuna Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Relaxed park featuring picnic spots, a creek, walking paths and frisbee golf.
Lex Kunau Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 194 reviews
Shaded spot featuring picnic tables and a playground, plus a boat launch and grassy areas for recreation.
Oregon Trail Trailhead-Ada County
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Park, trails and exhibits tracing the route of the 1800s Oregon Trail, with basalt formations.
English Point Recreation Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Bike-, hike- and equestrian-friendly trails in a forested area with lake views.
Mickinnick Trail Head 13
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Popular hiking area on the edge of Sandpoint with scenic views and a well-maintained trail.
Auger Falls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Trails of varying difficulty levels for hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, plus waterfalls.
Camel’s Back Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Popular park with many trails for hiking and biking, plus wildlife sightings.
Post Falls Community Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Local destination for hikers, walkers and geocachers featuring riverside views as well as climbing walls.
Rathdrum Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Hike-able park, disc golf course and mountain bike spot with picnic tables and a brook.
Cougar Bay
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Hikeable preserve with views of the water and the surrounding forest, featuring birds, deer and moose.
Lower City Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Relaxed, shady trail featuring a creek, for runners, hikers and bikers alike.
Nicholson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews
Fish-stocked pond featuring picnic tables, a playground and shade trees.
Cobblestone Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Riverside spot for picnics and relaxation.
Indian Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Greenspace featuring paved trails and benches, alongside picnic shelters and an outdoor disc golf course.
Canfield Mountain Natural Trail (West)
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Hilly hiking area featuring views of Coeur d'Alene Lake, plus mountain-biking trails.
Freddy's Stack Rock Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Popular hiking area offering trails with varying difficulty levels and scenic views.
Stack Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly trails and more challenging routes requiring water and good footwear.
Gold Hill Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a well-maintained trail with views and a restroom.
Virgil Phillips Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Public space featuring a picnic area, plus multiple hiking trails of varying lengths.
Idler's Rest Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Forested hiking area with trails ranging from easy to challenging.
West Fork Mink Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Popular hiking and mountain biking destination with a trail that's narrow in some spots.
Burley Boat Docks
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Park with a river bridge, golf course, arboretum, playground, picnic areas, and RV sites.
Fernan Lake Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Foot-friendly area with lakeside trails, fishing and a launch for kayaking.
Clearwater Valley Vista
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Hiking area offering scenic views of the Lewiston Grade and valley below.
14 Tram Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Area with trails for mountain biking and hiking, some of which feature scenic views.
Bob's Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Hiking area offering a mix of hilly and road-side trails that's good for dogs and kids.
Scout Mountain Nature Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Benches, picnic tables, barbecue grills and nature trails amidst scenic views.
Oden Bay Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails, a lake, and opportunities to see eagles.
Upper Hulls Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Scenic, well-maintained trail offering hiking and biking routes, plus creek and waterfall sightings.
Abraszewski Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Paved out-and-back rail passing deer, owls, and other wildlife, plus snakes signs.
Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site and Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews
Hiking area with a kid-friendly trail and a lake, plus a public restroom.
Shane's Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Bikers' and runners' multi-use trail with views of the city.
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