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Go Take A Hike! or Ride a Bike!
Hiking & Mountain Biking
No visit to Sun Valley is complete without a trip to Bald Mountain. The world famous mountain is now open to sightseers and adventurers all summer long. Whether you want a relaxing day in the wildflowers, or a challenging journey through the rugged beauty of Idaho's wilderness, a day on Bald Mountain promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Sun Valley offers nearly 28 miles of hiking and biking trails on beautiful Bald Mountain. Feel free to tackle the trails yourself, and discover what makes the Bald Mountain experience so unique.
Download: Summer 2010 Trail Guide 
For the true "gear head," Bald Mountain offers everything from challenging uphill climbs to extreme downhill switchbacks covering over 3,000 vertical feet. Visit Pete Lane's Mountain Sports for bike rentals and receive a free summer lift day pass when you rent a bike at Pete Lane's. Click here for Summer Lift Ticket Information.
A new five-mile trail system called the Sun Valley White Clouds hiking and biking trail is now open directly across the street from the Sun Valley Lodge entrance. Take a hike around the new nine-hole White Clouds golf course with beautiful views of the valley.
Inquire about additional hiking and biking in the area at the Sun Valley Ticket Office (208) 622-6136 or contact the Sun Valley Concierge (208) 622-2097.
Location: River Run Ticket Office
Phone: 208-622-6136 / 208-622-2097
Email: recreation@sunvalley.com
Bald Mountain Trail
From the top of the mountain you can hike down the Bald Mountain Trail (4.5 miles). Or, hike up the trail and ride the lift down.
Other Hikes: Seattle Ridge via Broadway Trail (2.5 miles).
The Bald Mountain Trail is one-way going uphill for mountain bikers. Hiking on Bald Mountain service roads is allowed, but can be dusty due to passing mountain vehicles.
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Broadway Trail
Considered one of the most beautiful trails in all of Sun Valley, it begins near Lookout Restaurant and leads west to Seattle Ridge. The two-way trail offers a spectacular view of the Sawtooth and Smoky Mountains and the hillside is covered with a blanket of wildflowers almost all summer long. This trail connects you to the Cold Springs or Warm Springs trails.
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Cold Springs Trail
This two-way trail stretches across 2,500 vertical feet on the mountain's south face. The trail works its way through the wildflowers to Clear Creek Lookout. Here you can catch your breath while enjoying a stunning view of the Pioneer Mountains. The lower portions of the trail meanders through the lush woods that Sun Valley's smaller natives, like chipmunks and squirrels, call home.
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Warm Springs Trail
This eight-mile, uphill/downhill hiking and biking trail has it all. It winds through the open meadows to Monarch Ridge, where a 100-yard hike brings you a panoramic view of the entire Bassett Gulch drainage. Back on the trail, you head to the next "must stop," Little America Point, which offers a full 360-degree look at the surrounding mountains and valleys. From there, it's all down hill as you cruise through the woods to the base of Warm Springs.
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Traverse Trail
The Traverse Trail is a 8 mile two way hiking and biking trail. From River Run, start at the Lower River Run Trail and meander up numerous switch backs as you gain elevation. Exit the trees prepare for a long grind up the access road where you top out at the base of Flying Squirrel. Hang on for a exciting downhill that takes you to the base of Warm Springs.
From Warm Springs, head up the Warm Springs Trail. Singletrack works it way gradually across the face of Warm Springs and then into woods. Take a left when you reach the Perimeter Trail sign for a short grind up to the base of Flying Squirrel. Get ready for a for a long roller coaster down hill to the base of River Run.
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