アイダホの峡谷・トップ11

The Lydle Gulch Trail is a mostly double-track path with a mix of singletrack tossed in. The path is sandy with packed dirt and grass. It's a popular spot for biking, running, hiking, and dog walking. There are numerous other paths on the property that you can branch onto to make different length loops.

The majestic Snake River winds its way from western Wyoming through the Snake River Plain right here to the deepest canyon in the contiguous US, Hells Canyon on the Oregon-Idaho border to the Columbia Basin in Washington. With 1,078 miles, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River.

Palisades Creek rushes out of Upper and Lower Palisades Creek and is home for several species of trout. The Palisades Creek Trail runs along and takes you the two scenic alpine lakes nestled in the Palisades Creek Canyon.

Along this ridgeline, riders can get wide-reaching views of the hollow.

There is a $7 daily use fee for the parking lot since this is a state park. There is a shaded shelter with information on the park and a metal bridge that runs across the gorge. From here you can look downriver through the slot in the cliffs and cross to the trail system on the north side. The road along the south side of the gorge is flat and paved.

There is a beautiful seasonal waterfall that tumbles down from M Canal into the basin below. You can park at the road and hike just down the trail offshoot.

Good view over the hollow from the ridgeline. If you plan on hiking here be sure to bring plenty of water and wear a hat as there is little to no shade.

The trail is a mix of service road and singletrack. Being close to Sandy Point Beach is great in the summer because you can cap off you hike with a swim!