Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of the Payette National Forest. Visit your local ranger district office to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please follow these safety tips to ensure a safe journey:
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t hike alone. Let the slowest person in your party set the pace. This is especially important when children are a part of your group.
- Leave your itinerary with a friend or family member and check in with them upon your return.
- Develop an emergency plan before you start your trip. Make sure everyone knows what to do if they become lost or a medical emergency arises. Give children whistles with the instructions to "stop and blow" if they become lost.
- Take frequent rests or vary your pace to maintain your energy level.
- Drink plenty of water, even on cool, wet days. Never drink your entire supply between refills.
- Wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy boots that are broken in and are comfortable.
- Consider using a hiking pole or walking stick to help maintain your balance in unlevel or hazardous areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings, and pre-plan your approach before hiking through more hazardous areas.
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Allison Creek Trail #514
The Allison Creek trail is 2.2 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Ant Basin South Trail #519
The Ant Basin South Trail is a short motorized trail that connects Forest Road 1254 with the Rapid River Ridge Trail #178. It also forms a loop with the Ant Basin Trail #324, FS 1254, and a portion…
Ant Basin Trail #324
The Ant Basin Trail is just under a mile and connects the end of FSR #079 to the Rapid River Ridge Trail #178. It also forms a loop with the Ant Basin South Trail #519, FSR #1254, and a portion of…
Arctic Point Trail #025
The Arctic Point trail is 11.6 miles long. Â
ATV Trail #549
The ATV Trail #549 leaves Forest Road 287 north of New Meadows. The first 1.7 miles are on BLM land, and the trail continues for 1.7 on FS land. The trail continues from Hard Creek Meadow as the…
Baby Bear (Bear Basin) Trail #400
The Bear Basin #1 trail is 2.5 miles long. This non-motorized single-track trail winds past the Bear Basin pump track. The second half of the trail doubles back to the trailhead on an old two-track…
Bally Mountain Trail #166
The Bally Mountain Trail is located west of Goose Lake and Granite Peak. It leaves Forest Road 294 and rises 1 3/4 miles west to Bally Mountain (6818').Â
Bear Creek Trailhead
Bear Creek Trailhead provides access to Upper Bear Creek Trail #228 and Mickey Creek Trail #230. There is a vault toilet at the site.Â
Bear Grass Saddle Trail #151
The Bear Grass Saddle Trail is just under 2 miles long and is part of a trail complex accessed from the Clayburn Trailhead.Â
Bear Lake Trail #032
The Bear Lake trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking