Harriman State Park protects an 11,000-acre wildlife refuge within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and preserves the historic Railroad Ranch along the Henrys Fork. The year-round park offers extensive trails, nationally known fly-fishing, wildlife viewing, historic programs, winter recreation, and reservable lodging and group facilities. Amenities & Features 🥾 22 miles of hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback-riding trails 🎣 Eight miles of Read more…
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Explore family-friendly trails across Idaho, from short paved paths and greenbelts to scenic walks, nature trails, and longer outdoor routes.
Use the listings below to compare locations, trail features, nearby amenities, and recreation options and find a route that fits your family’s plans.
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Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site south of Pocatello provides trail access into a rugged foothill landscape popular for hiking, biking, photography, and wildlife viewing. Amenities & Features 🥾 Hiking trails 🚵 Mountain biking 📷 Scenic photography 🦌 Wildlife viewing 🌄 Canyon scenery Good to Know Access is from the Portneuf area south of Pocatello via Blackrock Canyon Road. This is primarily Read more…
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The Smelterville campground provides overnight camping directly along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, creating a convenient base for family bike trips and trail adventures. Amenities & Features 🏕️ Trail-side camping 🚲 Direct access to the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes 🚶 Walking and biking 🧺 Nearby trail waysides ♿ Paved trail access Good to Know The campground was completed Read more…
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North Crater Flow Trail is a short accessible trail at Craters of the Moon where families can walk directly through a young lava landscape and learn about volcanic features. Amenities & Features 🥾 Short interpretive trail ♿ Accessible route 🌋 Lava-flow scenery 📖 Geology interpretation 📷 Family-friendly photo stop Good to Know Trail and Loop Road access can be seasonal. Read more…
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Amity Dog Park is a six-acre fully fenced off-leash park in Nampa with large grassy play areas, a dog swimming pond, walking trails, shade shelters, restrooms, and separate areas for large and small or senior dogs. Features 🐕 Fully Fenced Off-Leash Dog Park 🐾 Separate Small/Senior Dog Area 💧 Dog Swimming Pond 🚶 Walking Trails 🌳 Large Grassy Play Areas Read more…
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Coeur d’Alene Parkway is a 5.7-mile paved lakeside route along the north shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Families can walk, bike, picnic, use the beach, and enjoy lake views along a section of the North Idaho Centennial Trail. Amenities & Features 🚲 5.7-mile paved trail 🚶 Family walking route 🏖️ Half-mile beach 🧺 Picnic areas 🌊 Lake Coeur d’Alene views Read more…
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Dedication Point Overlook south of Kuna offers a dramatic view into the Snake River canyon within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Amenities & Features 🔭 Canyon overlook 🥾 Short walking trail 🦅 Bird-of-prey viewing 📷 Photography ♿ Accessible facilities Good to Know The overlook is reached from South Swan Falls Road. Summer heat can Read more…
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Midvale Community Park sits along the Weiser River Trail corridor and provides a simple in-town stop for families, walkers, cyclists, and trail users. Amenities & Features 🌳 Community park 🚲 Weiser River Trail access 🚶 Walking and running 🧺 Family gathering space Good to Know The Weiser River Trail is a long non-motorized rail-trail running through Midvale. Surface conditions vary Read more…
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Quail Ridge Park is a simple neighborhood park in Ammon with open green space for walking, casual field play, and everyday outdoor recreation. It works well for families looking for a convenient place to spend a little time outside without the amenities of a larger destination park. Amenities & Features 🌳 Open green space 🚶 Walking ⚽ Casual field play Read more…
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Boise River Greenbelt – Garden City is a scenic paved pathway following the Boise River through Garden City and connecting families with riverside parks, recreation areas, public art, and neighboring sections of the Greenbelt in Boise and Eagle. It is an easy option for walking, biking, wildlife watching, or combining several family stops into one outing. 🌳 Amenities & Features Read more…