The best walks and hikes in Custer County
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Idaho? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Custer County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Custer County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 25, 2025
5.0
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116
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49
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2. Fishhook Creek Trail – Sawtooth National Forest
8.55km
02:16
80m
80m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
40
hikers
3. Bench Lakes Trail – Sawtooth National Forest
13.0km
04:04
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
41
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
35
hikers
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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29
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6. Bench Lakes — Redfish Lake Trailhead — Sawtooth Wilderness Area
17.4km
05:40
630m
630m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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26
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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23
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8. Chicken Out Ridge — Borah Peak
11.6km
07:29
1,320m
1,320m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.0
(2)
17
hikers
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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21
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10. Borah Peak Trail — Salmon-Challis National Forest
12.7km
08:34
1,540m
1,540m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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