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Idaho
8.9 mi
Distance
1,057 ft
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Why you'll love it
Rainbow Basin
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Rainbow Basin offers a moderate 8.94-mile loop through scenic high desert terrain in central Idaho. This trail showcases colorful geological formations and expansive basin views while gaining just over 1,000 feet of elevation. The route provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography across varied sagebrush and grassland ecosystems.
Big Trinity Lake
~1 min drive
Easy 1-mile hike to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Green Island Lake
~1 min drive
Easy half-mile stroll to a scenic alpine lake.
Little Lookout Lake
~2 min drive
Ultra-easy lakeside walk with minimal elevation gain.
Heart Lake
~3 min drive
Easy lakeside walk to Heart Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Big Rainbow Lake
~3 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Big Rainbow Lake.
Middle Rainbow Lake
~3 min drive
Easy walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Mineral Creek
~16 min drive
Easy half-mile creek walk through Idaho forest.
Haypress Creek
~29 min drive
Moderate 6.3-mile creek drainage hike with 1,757 ft elevation gain.
Cottonwood
~31 min drive
Easy 1.94-mile foothill hike with 562 ft elevation gain near Cottonwood.
Big Water Gulch
~31 min drive
Steady 4-mile gulch climb with 1,248 ft elevation gain near Big Water.
