With so much beautiful natural scenery in and around Sun Valley it should come as no surprise that the area is simply packed with miles of hiking, biking, and horse-riding trails. Hiking is a favorite way of seeing the countryside for many people, as it provides the opportunity to take your time and enjoy the stunning views in a more leisurely fashion.
Sun Valley offers plenty of opportunities for seasoned hikers and novices, with trails to challenge every hiker, and guided trips available for a variety of lengths and experience levels.
Solo hikers can find maps and other essential information at the Sun Valley-Ketchum visitor’s center, as well as other locations such as the Sawtooth National Recreation Area visitor’s center, Ketchum Ranger District, and the Sun Valley Community Library.
Guide specialists such as Sun Valley Trekking are an ideal way for hikers of any experience level to take in the countryside. Many of the trekking specialists feature both summer and winter activities, with hiking in the summer and snowshoe and ski tours in the winter.
Sun Valley Trails
Trails in the Sun Valley-Ketchum area include:
Lane’s Trail-Adam’s Gulch Loop
Corral Creek
Fox Creek
Bald Mountain Trails (including Cold Springs, Warm Springs, and Bald Mt. Trail)
Harriman Trail
Greenhorn Gulch Trails
Pioneer Cabin-East Fork Trails
Featured Trails
Whether or not hiking is a favorite pastime, there are some sights that just can’t be missed. Bald Mountain is open for hiking during the summer, and it’s a simply unforgettable trip up the mountain’s challenging slopes. During the summer, the mountainous terrain is covered with colorful wildflowers that provide refreshing views during a hard day’s hike up the mountain. This is a great spot for both expert and novice hikers, and is also excellent for mountain biking, with challenging uphill climbs and exhilarating downhill slopes covering more than three thousand vertical feet.
A recently-opened five mile trail system, known as the Sun Valley White Clouds Trail, is centered on a new nine-hole golf course. The trail includes great views of the course and of the valley, and extends over five miles of trails available for both hiking and biking.