2.0K Before I Leave Rexburg (and if I ever come back) by camilledupar
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Palisades Creek Trail / Lakes and Waterfall Canyon
Irwin, Idaho
4.4 miles E of Irwin, IdahoSpectacular mountain views, two landslide-formed alpine lakes, and mountain goat sightings — all within a 4-to-6-mile hike in the Swan Valley wilderness.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 13 Jul 2022
Sheep Falls on Henry's Fork
Island Park, Idaho
15.6 miles S of Island Park, IdahoA 25-foot waterfall cascading through a narrow basalt chute on the North Fork of the Snake River — a pleasant, rarely crowded hike compared to nearby Mesa Falls.
Hike Added on 31 May 2021
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
2.1 miles SW of Swan Valley, IdahoA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim Added on 5 May 2021 14.8-15.1 mi
Mr. Bubbles Hot Spring
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
24.0 miles SW of Old Faithful, Yellowstone National ParkA remote 15-mile backcountry trek through Yellowstone's Bechler region to a rare wild soak fed by a thermal spring.
Hike, Hot Springs Added on 26 Apr 2021 29.6 mi
Ashton to Tetonia Trail
Ashton, Idaho
0.7 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoA 29.6-mile multi-use trail along a converted Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way from Ashton to Tetonia — open to bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, runners, skiers, and horses with 787 ft of elevation gain southbound.
Mountain Bike Added on 9 Nov 2020 3.8-6.4 mi
Table Rock / Table Mountain
Driggs, Idaho
10.0 miles E of Driggs, IdahoA big climb to 11,300 feet for arguably the finest view of the Grand Tetons — pick the steep Face or the gradual Huckleberry trail.
Camp, Hike Added on 2 Jul 2020
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
18.3 miles E of Ashton, IdahoA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim Added on 2 Jul 2020 3.8 mi
Kelly Mountain Trail
Ririe, Idaho
8.2 miles E of Ririe, IdahoA moderate uphill trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and ATVs, winding through hills with wildflower and mountain views — dogs welcome on leash.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe Added on 2 Jul 2020 0.5-3.5 mi
Webster's Dam
Ririe, Idaho
9.8 miles NE of Ririe, IdahoAn abandoned dam in Moody Creek canyon where sediment split the stream into two beautiful 15-foot waterfalls — stunning in spring runoff and blazing with fall colors.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 2 Jul 2020 0.8-1.3 mi
Warm Slough Campground
Rexburg, Idaho
5.0 miles NW of Rexburg, IdahoA popular river campground with two boat ramps and an easy, slow-moving inner tube float — the take-out is 1,000 feet from the put-in, making multiple runs a breeze.
Airsoft, Camp, Canoe Added on 2 Jul 2020 0.3-0.6 mi
Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
11.9 miles S of Rexburg, IdahoA 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail along the South Fork of the Snake River through sagebrush, juniper slopes, and lush creekside habitat — with an overlook trail, caves near the rim, and moose sightings.
Hike Added on 7 May 2020
Palisades Hot springs
Swan Valley, Idaho
18.3 miles SE of Swan Valley, IdahoPalisades Hot Springs is a wild lakeshore soak where geothermal water seeps into Idaho's Palisades Reservoir — dig your own hot tub in the sand.
Hot Springs, Swim Added on 15 Aug 2019
Big Springs
Island Park, Idaho
7.6 miles NE of Island Park, IdahoA Big Springs campground shaded by Lodgepole Pines on Henry's Fork — with a 1-mile interpretive trail, fish feeding under the bridge, the historic Johnny Sack Cabin, and access to the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway.
Camp, Hike Added on 18 Jun 2019 0.1-0.3 mi
Rexburg Nature Park
Rexburg, Idaho
0.8 miles NW of Rexburg, IdahoA peaceful 15-acre nature park near the South Fork of the Teton River with duck ponds, wildflowers, playground, fishing ponds, bike trails, and easy walking paths — next to a golf course and disc golf.
Disc Golf Added on 28 Sep 2018
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
6.6 miles NE of St. Anthony, IdahoAn old abandoned bridge with two jump levels, a rope swing, and a little sandbar upstream — rarely crowded and great for families on warm days.
Dive, Swim Added on 7 May 2018
Goldbug (Elk Bend) Hot Springs
Salmon, Idaho
19.4 miles S of Salmon, IdahoA 4-mile out-and-back hike near Salmon, Idaho, leading to rock-laid hot springs on a hillside — the first stretch crosses private property, so please be respectful of that access.
Hike, Hot Springs Added on 3 May 2018
Monkey Rock
Saint Anthony, Idaho
4.1 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoCLOSED. PSA: Monkey Rock is no longer open to the public. The owner has posted "No Trespassing" signs and is asking the Fremont County Sheriff's Office to assist with keeping people out of their private property. We would like to remind those who may choose to ignore the "No Trespassing" signs that trespassing is a misdemeanor and will not be tolerated. A summer waterfall you can wade right up to, with shallow swimming for small children, a popular engagement photo backdrop, and a deeper jump pool down the road at Hog Hollow Bridge.
Swim Added on 18 Mar 2018
Teton Springs Trail
Victor, Idaho
2.1 miles S of Victor, IdahoCLOSED. This trail is no longer accessible to the public. There is a new company which owns the resort and the loop land. A 5.5-mile free cross-country ski and snowshoe loop around Teton Springs Golf Course with minimal elevation change and elk, moose, and waterfowl sightings along the trail.
Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe Added on 1 Nov 2017
Driggs Nordic Trail
Driggs, Idaho
0.9 miles NE of Driggs, IdahoA 3.1-mile groomed Nordic track in Driggs, perfect for cross-country skiing — check the online grooming report before heading out.
Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe Added on 1 Nov 2017
