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Idaho
5.6 mi
Distance
148 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Penstemon Loop
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Penstemon Loop is an accessible 5.6-mile circuit featuring gentle terrain and modest elevation gain, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a leisurely day hike. The trail showcases the natural beauty of Idaho's lower elevation landscapes with opportunities to observe wildflowers and native flora throughout the route. This well-maintained loop offers a rewarding outdoor experience without requiring advanced hiking skills or significant physical exertion.
Parking Lot Rock Trailhead
~51 min drive
This is the end of the Creekside Towers Trail, or the beginning depending on which end you start from. If you need a rest stop there is a bathroom located about 500 ft up the road.
Short Loop
~0 min drive
Easy 3-mile loop with 385 ft gain—perfect for beginners and families.
Diamondfield Jack
~2 min drive
Moderate 8.9-mile desert trail with modest elevation gain and historical significance.
Eagle (Interp. Trail)
~2 min drive
Easy 2.4-mile interpretive loop with minimal elevation gain near Eagle.
Bath Rock Trail - 0.25 miles
~51 min drive
Starting from the parking lot, this short trail loops around the looming granite formation of Bath Rock. The rock is named for large natural pools of water atop this 240-foot tall monolith. Adventurous visitors can climb up the back side of Bath Rock where handles are affixed…
Rock Creek Loop
~1 min drive
Easy 3.94-mile loop with creek views and gentle elevation gain.
Fawn Springs Loop
~2 min drive
15.5-mile loop with modest elevation gain through Idaho's scenic high desert.
Pike Springs Loop
~2 min drive
Easy 2.8-mile loop featuring natural springs and gentle forest terrain.
California Trail History
~51 min drive
Look east and view Circle Creek Basin, where emigrants along the historic California Trail (1843-1882) camped, rested livestock, and left their names in axle grease. Be sure to take a short detour on the trail heading east to see some spectacular views.
Wahlstrom Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 4-mile loop with 600 ft gain in central Idaho.
