The Top 4 Attractions in Payette National Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Payette National Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Payette National Forest is a region where 4
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Starting point for many trails (1 - 6 miles/1.6 - 10 km one way). Easy going, great path, fantastic fauna
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A quiet alpine lake tucked into the Lick Creek Mountains. Pearl Lake offers views of native wildflowers, towering granite bluffs, and the occasional moose or bear sighting. Consider bringing along bear spray for safety.
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Allison Creek Trail, located just off the Snake River, flows through a canyon lined with vegetation that is nourished by the creek. The trail is one of the flatter parts …
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On January 29, 1943 a B23 Bomber went down in a snowstorm near the banks of Loon Lake. Eight men were on board and after 16 days surviving in the cold Idaho backcountry they were rescued.
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