City Creek Management Area

Trails in the City Creek Management Area cover all possible ability levels. Bikers ride from march to November. Runners and hikers hit the trails year round. Beginners can cruise rim trail, bench and bail for a warm up to the terrain. 52 miles of single track and several motorized routes across 3000 acres of city owned property in the foothills attract bikers, runners and outdoor lovers. View an ArcGIS interactive map High Country Info: The Portneuf Greenway features miles of paved beautiful walking and biking trails. They run along the Portneuf River, inside Ross Park and on the ISU campus. Most of our trails are ADA accessible. View our ArcGis interactive trail map. Birding: View Blackchinned Hummingbird, Swainson’s and Redtailed Hawk, Wilson’s Snipe, Sandhill Crane,  Canada Goose, Loggerhead Shrike, Warbling Vireo, wrens, goldfinch, swallows, and sparrows. See a full list on eBird. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail PDF [PDF] [PDF] View our Birdwatching Guide to Southeast Idaho Brochure [PDF, 1.16 MB] [PDF, 1.16 MB]

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, Bike. Standard offroad prep applies: appropriate tires, ground clearance, and a basic recovery kit.

Upper Snake context

The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.