Discover Hiking Adventures

Explore Sun Valley on foot with trails ranging from fast and smooth to technical and challenging or just plain striking. You'll exhaust yourself before you exhaust your options.

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From mellow paved paths to challenging mountain summits, Sun Valley has miles of trails waiting to be explored. Head to Bald Mountain for lift-assisted hiking and breathtaking views — ride the Gondola up to mid-mountain trails and lunch at the iconic Roundhouse, or hike up and take the Gondola back down.

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Please be aware of the following operational updates this summer due to the Lookout and Christmas Lift Replacement project:

Lift access to the top of Bald Mountain via the Christmas Lift will not be available to hikers, bikers, or sightseers during construction.
Saddle Up and Lupine trails will be closed for the summer.

Other trails may be subject to intermittent closures — check the Mountain Report for current trail statuses before heading out.

Mountain Report

Hours

Lift-assisted hiking on Bald Mountain is closed for the season.

Contact

Phone Number: (208) 622-2135
Email: recreation@sunvalley.com

Trail Recommendations

Roundhouse via Bald Mountain Trail

Distance: 8 mile loop (4.5–5 hrs) | Elevation Gain: 2,043 ft
Difficulty: Moderate–Hard | Access: River Run Base Area

Climb Bald Mountain via an exposed, sunny route with sweeping views of Ketchum, Sun Valley, and the surrounding peaks. Hike the full 8-mile out & back, or make it a 4-mile one-way up to the Roundhouse, stop for lunch, and ride the Gondola back down (runs Wed–Sun, 9am–4pm during the summer).

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Wood River Trail

A paved multi-use path perfect for walking, running, or biking with multiple entry points. Family-friendly and dog friendly.

Suggested routes:
Adam's Gulch to W Sage Rd — 2.4 miles round trip | 50 min | Out & back
River Run Base Area to Big Wood River Bridge — 2.8 miles round trip | 1 hr | Out & back
White Cloud Nine Trail

Distance: 4.2 mile loop (1.5 hrs) | Elevation Gain: 442 ft
Difficulty: Easy–Moderate | Access: Across from the Sun Valley Lodge

Stunning views without a major workout. This exposed loop starts across from the Sun Valley Lodge and opens to panoramas of Bald Mountain, the Sun Valley golf courses, and surrounding peaks. Family-friendly and dog-friendly. Best in the morning or evening.

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Proctor Mountain Trail

Distance: 4.3 mile loop (2.5 hrs)
Elevation Gain: 1,072 ft | Difficulty:
Moderate Access: Hemingway Memorial
Parking Area

Starting just 1.4 miles from the Sun Valley Village, this scenic loop climbs through shaded aspen groves up to exposed ridgelines with sweeping views of Baldy and Ketchum. Pass the site of the area's first chairlift along the way. Best in the morning or evening.

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Chocolate Gulch Trail

Distance: 4.6 mile loop (2 hrs) | Elevation
Gain: 823 ft | Difficulty: Moderate
Access: Fox Creek Trailhead

This scenic loop, starting 3.7 miles north of the resort, winds through meadows, mixed pine and aspen forests, and alongside the Big Wood River, with Boulder Mountain views. Family-friendly and dog-friendly (use best judgement) with consistent grade and shaded stretches. Download or bring a map, as cell service is limited.

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Fox Creek Trail

Distance: 5.5 mile loop (2.5 hrs)
Elevation Gain: 790 ft | Difficulty:
Moderate | Access: Fox Creek Trailhead

This 5.5 mile loop offers impressive variety, with meadows, riverside sections, mixed cottonwood and aspen forests, and Boulder Mountain views. Hike counterclockwise to tackle the elevation early on. Family-friendly and dog-friendly (use best judgement). Download or bring a map, as cell service is limited.

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Adam's Gulch Trail

Distance: 6 mile loop (2.5 hrs) | Elevation
Gain: 770 ft | Difficulty: Moderate
Access: Adam's Gulch Trailhead

Just 2.8 miles north of the resort, Adam's Gulch is a local favorite with flexible trail options. Climb through open terrain to a scenic summit picnic table, then descend through shaded forest along a creek. Dog-friendly. Popular for mountain biking. Old Adam's Gulch Road is flat and ideal for families.

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Pioneer Cabin Trail

Distance: 7.7 mile out & back (5 hrs)
Elevation Gain: 2,559 ft | Difficulty:
Hard | Access: Trail Creek Rd &
Forest Service Rd 137

Ready for a real challege? Climb 23 switchbacks through forested ridges and across sunny plateaus to the historic Pioneer Cabin (built 1938), with jaw-dropping views of Duncan, Hyndman, and Cobb Peaks at the top. Plan for an early start and pack plenty of water and sun protection.

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