How many hiking trails are listed in Idaho?

The directory currently includes 105 quality-checked routes in Idaho, covering 4.3k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Idaho?

Pacific Northwest Trail 02 Idaho currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail 01 Montana before choosing.

When should you hike in Idaho?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Idaho?

9 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Idaho

105 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Idaho, United States. Together their route lines cover 4.3k km. The average route is 41.3 km with 907 m (2,976 ft) of recorded ascent.

105
Trails: 4.3k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 3.8k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 9 easy (9%), 70 moderate (67%) and 26 hard or expert (24%). 8 routes (8%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (46), river (19), forest (13), lake (10). The highest recorded point in this set is 3,831 m (12,569 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Pacific Northwest Trail 02 Idaho, Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail 01 Montana currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

84.8 km

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

2,018 m

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Pacific Northwest Trail 02 Idaho	156 km	5,148 m	44 hr	Point to point
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail	400 km	2,018 m	97 hr	Point to point
Pacific Northwest Trail 01 Montana	350 km	7,077 m	93 hr	Point to point
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section	1558 km	12,077 m	388 hr	Point to point
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail	84.8 km	4,759 m	26 hr	Point to point
Idaho Centenial Trail	560 km	10,039 m	148 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.