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Idaho
5.0 mi
Distance
2,135 ft
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Why you'll love it
Water Canyon
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Water Canyon Trail is a moderate 5-mile hike featuring over 2,100 feet of elevation gain through Idaho's scenic canyon terrain. This trail showcases the dramatic geology and water features characteristic of canyon environments, with steady climbing that rewards hikers with expanding views as elevation increases. The combination of distance and sustained elevation gain makes this a solid half-day adventure for intermediate hikers.
Polethief
~2 min drive
Steep 1.7-mile climb with 576 ft gain near Polethief, Idaho.
Sotter Creek
~7 min drive
Steady creek-side climb through Idaho forest with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Bailey Creek Springs
~7 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile forest walk to Bailey Creek Springs with 509 ft elevation gain.
South Wilson
~6 min drive
Moderate 6-mile climb with 2,060 ft gain in Idaho backcountry.
Trout Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 3.68-mile creek-side climb with 1,640 ft elevation gain.
Jones Canyon
~24 min drive
Scenic 2.84-mile canyon hike with 939 ft elevation gain near Jones Canyon, Idaho.
Dry Creek
~33 min drive
Moderate 6.1-mile creek drainage hike through Idaho high desert.
Hells Kitchen
~26 min drive
Easy 3.9-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Hells Kitchen, Idaho.
Trail Canyon
~28 min drive
Easy 0.71-mile canyon walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rt. Fk. Georgetown Canyon
~35 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain in the Boise foothills.
