28.4K Spring Hikes by endovereric
first prev 1 next lastThe basic idea here is to find trails in lower elevations or trails with a Southern exposure. That makes Stinking Springs/Sidewinder an honorable mention because it is closed for wildlife until later in the spring despite awesome conditions.
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 0.9 mi
Hell's Half Acre Lava Walk
Blackfoot, Idaho
25.6 miles N of Blackfoot, IdahoTwo lava trails — a quick half-mile loop or a 4.5-mile route to the main vent — trace a 4,100-year-old 222-square-mile eruption across the Snake River Plain.
Hike Added on 2 Jul 2020 3.2-47.0 mi
Yellowstone Branch Line Trail
Ashton, Idaho
7.6 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoA 39-mile trail from Warm River to the Montana border — open to backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs through the Targhee National Forest.
Backpack, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike Added on 2 Jul 2020 0.8 mi
Conant Creek Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
5.0 miles SE of Ashton, IdahoA spectacular converted railroad bridge with jaw-dropping views of Conant Creek hundreds of feet below — part of the 30-mile Ashton-Tetonia Trail, with vivid spring and fall colors and Teton backdrop.
Hike Added on 2 Jul 2020
Henry's Fork Green Way (St. Anthony Green Belt)
Saint Anthony, Idaho
0.6 miles SW of Saint Anthony, IdahoAn easy paved 2-mile round-trip riverside walk along Henry's Fork in Saint Anthony — a statue of fur trader Andrew Henry at the halfway loop, and a pet-friendly, beginner-friendly path.
Hike Added on 11 Jun 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 1.0-1.3 mi
Lorenzo Bridge
Rexburg, Idaho
7.2 miles SW of Rexburg, IdahoA quiet former boat launch with primitive riverside trails, a hidden lake, stunning fall colors, and a natural paintball field bounded by river and dry creek bed.
Airsoft, Hike, Paintball Added on 3 May 2019 0.6-2.0 mi
North Menan Butte ('R' Mountain)
Menan, Idaho
4.5 miles N of Menan, IdahoA volcanic butte locals call R Mountain, with a paved trailhead, chain handrails near the top, informational signs at the rim, and views of Rexburg and the Snake River.
Camp, Cave, Hike Added on 28 Sep 2018
Hell's Half Acre Northbound Rest Stop
Blackfoot, Idaho
8.7 miles NE of Blackfoot, IdahoA well-kept I-15 rest area near Blackfoot features lava-flow interpretive signs, walking paths, picnic tables, and vending machines — a worthwhile stop on any road trip.
Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
Hell's Half Acre Southbound Rest Stop
Blackfoot, Idaho
8.8 miles NE of Blackfoot, IdahoA well-maintained Interstate 15 rest stop on a lava flow area with a great walking path, informational signs about the formations and wildlife, picnic tables, and vending machines.
Hike Added on 5 Jun 2018
