Idaho Falls, Idaho

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Idaho Falls

  • Menan, Idaho

    "R" Mountain

    3.6
    3.29 mi / 1020 ft gain
    The North Menan Butte, or "R" Mountain is a well-known landmark in southeast Idaho for its size and uniqueness. The mountain is known as “R” Mountain by locals because of the large “R” painted on its side for Rexburg, Idaho. "R" Mountain, however, is not actually a mountain but rather an extinct ...
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  • Madison County, Idaho

    Webster’s Dam/Manmade Falls

    2.55 mi / 502 ft gain
    Out and back hike off of Brown’s Road. There are many trails branching off for mountain biking. The trail is mostly downhill to the falls and a moderately difficult climb back up to the start. It is recommended that it has been warm for a week or two since the last snowfall since the trail is mos...
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  • Tetonia, Idaho

    Packsaddle Lake

    4.9
    0.74 mi / 259 ft gain
    Directions to the lake:To get here, head North on Highway 20 as if you’re heading to St. Anthony. Then, take exit 339 towards Driggs on ID-33 E. Turn right onto 9th N for .5 miles. Then follow ID-33 E for 24.4 miles until you reach the dirt road Hoopes Rd. Drive. Drive on this road for 5.9 miles ...
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  • Irwin, Idaho

    Hike along Palisades Creek

    5.0
    2 mi / 1827 ft gain
    The Palisades Creek Nature Trail is a fun little hike with many photographic opportunities. You can make the hike as short or long as you want, so once you're done taking photos, turn back around and head to your vehicle. The trail does eventually lead to Lower and Upper Palisades Lake, but this ...
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