Bike rides in Idaho

Explore 8 rail-trail, greenway and park ride options in Idaho, with route lengths, surfaces, access notes and starting locations. These are selected recreational outings, not an exhaustive trail inventory. Read each guide’s scope and access cautions before choosing a ride.

8 ride guides · alphabetical order

• Boise Greenbelt — Pioneer and Friendship Bridge loop

  Boise

  2.0 mi · Loop

  Main paved Greenbelt and named paved bicycle bridges

  Ride a short loop along both banks of the Boise River between Pioneer Bridge and Bob Gibb Friendship Bridge. Start from Ann Morrison Park, use the main paved Greenbelt, and cross the river only on these two bicycle and pedestrian bridges. Allow about 2 miles for the loop, plus the walked approach from your parking space.

• Edson Fichter — paved fishing-pond circuit

  Pocatello

  0.9 mi · Loop with return approach

  Paved nature-area paths and the main river bridge.

  Take a short ride on the paved paths around Edson Fichter Pond, reached from the nature-area parking beside the Indian Hills Soccer Complex. Follow the main path over the Portneuf River, circle the fishing pond once and return the same way. Allow about 0.9 miles of riding, plus the walked parking approach.

• North Idaho Centennial: short westward return from Riverstone

  Coeur d’Alene

  Up to 2 miles return · Out-and-back

  Paved shared-use main trail; road sections excluded

  On the signed main Centennial Trail head west toward the Atlas / Post Falls direction, staying on the solid shared-use paved route shown on the foundation map. Turn at one outward mile or before the first roadway, painted bike lane, uncertain junction, barrier or uncomfortable slope; retrace to the park connection. Do not head downtown, close a river loop, or add Prairie Trail mileage.

• Route of the Hiawatha: seasonal tunnel-and-trestle ride

  Mullan

  About 16.7 miles · One way plus shuttle and tunnel return

  Improved gravel rail-trail with tunnel and bridge decks

  Closed for the season. Plan a future-season ride only after the operator confirms reopening. In the operating season, ride from East Portal through the St. Paul Pass tunnel and down the main rail trail to Pearson. Take the paid shuttle to Roland and ride back through the long tunnel to East Portal. Arrange tickets, shuttle and suitable equipment first.

  Seasonal Route of the Hiawatha is closed as reviewed October 21, 2026. Confirm a future opening and shuttle schedule before travel.

• Stoddard Pathway — north Greenhurst public lot: short bicycle return

  Nampa

  Up to 1 mile return · Out-and-back

  Existing asphalt main pathway; not undeveloped extensions

  Follow the signed main path north on the existing asphalt rail corridor. Turn after 0.5 outward miles or before the first public-road crossing, work barrier, uncertain continuation or uncomfortable transition, whichever comes first; retrace. Walk any initial lot or access-drive interface. Do not use a road or private-property detour.

• Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes — Springston to Gray’s Meadow return

  Harrison area

  4.8 mi · Out and back

  Asphalt rail trail; dirt shoulders and shore paths excluded.

  Start at Springston Trailhead and follow the main paved trail east to Gray’s Meadow wayside, then return the same way for about 4.8 miles. This short river-and-wetland outing stays away from the uncertain parking arrangements at Heyburn State Park and leaves the trail’s long western and eastern extensions out of the ride.

• Twin Falls Canyon Rim — Visitor Center to Federation Point return

  Twin Falls

  3.2 mi · Out and back

  Asphalt main path along the canyon rim.

  Follow the main paved Canyon Rim Trail west from the Twin Falls Visitor Center to Federation Point, then return the same way. Allow about 3.2 miles, plus the walked approach from your parking space. This ride stays on the rim; it excludes the bridge crossing, canyon-floor roads and waterfall footpaths.

• Wood River Trail: short Hailey return from the arboretum

  Hailey

  Up to 2 miles return · Out-and-back

  Paved main rail-trail, bare-pavement season

  Follow the main Wood River Trail north toward central Hailey. Turn at one outward mile or before the first public-road crossing, work barrier or unsuitable tread, then retrace. Do not cross Highway 75, add the Sun Valley branches, or follow natural arboretum / river-access trails.