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    4.1 (14 reviews)
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    Keep moving y'all, jump creek lies ahead of you, *not* down this person's drive.
    Erica P.

    Great spot for a quick and easy hike with a pretty view at the end. We hiked this on our last visit to ID, though hike is a bit of a stretch. It's more of a walk to the falls with very little elevation gain. Pretty doable for most folx, there's a small water crossing and some ducking under low hanging branches but nothing outrageous. I believe you can hike up the hill to the top of the falls and all around the area up there, but we didn't do that this time. The falls are pretty cool and end in a small pool that people were swimming in, refreshing in the afternoon sun. There were some larger boulders to scramble up on the opposite side of the pool and the kiddos had fun doing that. Watch out for poison ivy as you are climbing about, we saw patches of it here and there. Bring something to pack out any trash you may have-there are no trashcans by the falls, and it was disappointing to see how much trash had been left behind.

    Cemetery Road has no signs- use gps.
    Amanda B.

    This is a great EASY hike. If you want to see the waterfall straight on or go for a swim, don't follow the "trail" signs in the dirt. Just keep going down until you see the bathroom and walk through the cold canyon with the sound of the babbling brook. Beware of the poison ivy! Give it a google so you know what it looks like. When you are driving there from Boise it is about an hour if you don't stop in Nampa or Marsing. Nampa has a couple breweries and city center and Marsing has a little old town. It's not all highway like you would think so it takes a bit longer. Anyway, driving there- Cemetery Road is unmarked so it's easy to miss. It's in the middle of farmland. Then when you get to the entrance on Jump Creek Road you will start to see tires on the fences that say no hunting. When you get to the fence that is spray painted with NO TRESPASSING PRIVATE PROPERTY go RIGHT- it is not clearly labeled. Everything is gravelly that you are supposed to be on- if it's dirt then it's private property. There is some easy water crossings and steepness on the trail to the waterfall so i would rate it 3 out of 10 difficulty wise. The higher trail is harder with the devil's ladder. I didn't break a sweat on the waterfall trail. It's pack in and pack out- no trash cans.

    Tony G.

    Fun, clean, and enjoyable. Good hike for kids on the lower trail. This was our first time on the trail and brought our two dogs. One handled it very well, the other was a bit unsure and anxious. Overall it is a hike worth checking out.

    One of the trails that goes uphill.
    Jewell F.

    Great short hike to the falls. But they do have longer uphill trails that have great view of the farms below. Cell reception at the top and s crystal clear!

    A view from the road. The falls are within the canyon.
    Jamie R.

    Worth the drive from Boise! It was a little tricky to find because the roads are not all clearly marked. Some tips before you go- bring shoes you don't mind swimming in. The floor of the swimming hole is covered with rocks, big and small. Painful to walk on. There water is very cold until you go numb. Shade is limited! Wished I had an umbrella. Bring bug repellent! The hole has bugs that will bite you repeatedly. I watched a bug land on my friend bite, jump somewhere else, bite again.. The repellent seemed to help after applied. I found detailed, accurate directions on world of waterfalls site. My GPS was not useful once I got to the unmarked roads and the parking lot is not visible until you arrive so there are no landmarks to aim for. There are two parking lots. If you are there to swim, I recommend you drive past the first lot, down a narrow road to the lot below.

    Tara B.

    The permissible hours of the Jump Creek Recreation area are STRICTLY enforced. An Owyhee County Sheriff officer said this is because of criminal and/or dangerous incidents that have occurred here in the past: accidental death, officer impersonation, attempted kidnapping, etc. The current fine for trespassing off-hours is $156 and I've heard the judge rarely dismisses them, regardless of the reason. Several times I've seen an Owyhee County Sheriff truck parked above the parking lot waiting to issue tickets to anyone who lingers beyond the closing time. I posted a pic of the hours sign. Although it is large it can be easy to miss on the drive in if you're not looking for it. That being said, the area is lovely during daylight, although it is popular. A lot of families, groups of teens, and young adults frequent here. Most users leave no trace, but you will likely see some litter. It's a short, easy hike to the falls/swimming hole. Some sections of the trail are sandy and it's easy to slip .. watch your footing. The drive to the area is beautiful, particularly in the Spring. The falls are bigger in the Spring as well, however the trail is likely to be wet and therefore slippery so be careful.

    Amie A.

    I've only hiked this trail one time before, and it was fantastic. I had no clue that something like this was just an hour outside of Boise! Right when you pull up to the parking lot, you'll see a little trailhead that leads to the waterfall. As you start walking towards the waterfall, the trees will begin to make a sort-of ceiling/canopy (it's majestic!). After a few hundred feet you'll arrive at a stunning waterfall with a little pool of water underneath it! There are various places to hike around here, but (here is my safety-patrol side coming out) be very careful and pay attention to where you are! There are steep ledges next to some of the paths and poison ivy surrounding a lot of the trails. I'm not saying it's super dangerous (I felt safe when I hiked around here), but I am saying you should pay attention to where you are! You can hike pretty high up with not a whole lot other than awareness of your surroundings to keep you safe. **Safety Rant Over** While on the hike you'll find stunning views, gorgeous green trees, streams/creeks of water, and of course, the waterfall! Even if you have no interest in hiking around, it is worth it to come out this way just for the waterfall and to take a dip in the pool of water at the bottom. Note on the 'gorgeous green trees': some of them are poison ivy. PROTIP (that a nice family told me while I was hiking): if poison ivy is blocking your path, step on it at the root and it will cause the plant to bend out of your way without it actually touching you! **Had I not gone on this adventure with a friend, I probably would have gotten lost trying to find my way here, so I wrote down some here to help you make sure you're going the right way: Hop on the I-84 W, take exit 33A to ID 55N/Nampa/Marsing, continue on to US 95N, left on Cemetery Rd, left on S Jump Creek Rd, turn right on Jump Creek Rd, and follow it to the trailhead/parking lot!**

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    Stack Rock Reserve - Wildflowers everywhere

    Stack Rock Reserve

    4.7(3 reviews)
    40.5 mi

    You guys remember that scene in the classic movie "George and the Dragon" where they stumble upon…read moresome dragon pooty and George has to stick his hand in to see how old it was? Well, that stack of pooty is this rock. In a good way. Honestly, our total hike was 11 miles and that killed me a little. A lot. But, it was overall a shady, pleasant hike with a great view at the end! I maybe would've go alone, just because you'd be hiking 4 hours by yourself. There's a parking lot at the trail head or street parking below that if the lot is full. Bring water and a snack!

    Wow, oh, wow. This hike is a gem. The signs posted throughout the trail refer to it as "Freddy's…read moreStack Rock Trail", and this is considered an intermediate hike. To Stack Rock and back from the trailhead, this hike is just shy of 9 miles. I went with a group of friends and it took us roughly 6 hours from start to finish. How to get there: You'll find the trailhead about 13 miles up Bogus Basin rd on the left hand side. There's a larger gravel parking area on the side of the road. If you're going in the summer months, there is likely to be a lot of cars there. If you're not sure you're at the right spot, take a look at the map posted at the trailhead to ensure that it says "Freddy's Stack Rock Trail". I went with someone who had been before, so we made it there and back with no trouble. However, if it's your first time going, I recommend you read up on this loop or go with someone who has done it before. The loop breaks off into lots of other trails and it appears that it could be easy to get lost if you go into it ill-prepared. Scenery: STUNNING. There are gorgeous Ponderosa pine, and Douglas Firs surrounding the trail, as well as plentiful amounts of wildflowers. There are also lots of spots that overlook the forest and give you the opportunity to take in its grandeur. The photos I've posted give you an idea, but don't do it justice. From start to finish, this hike is beautiful. Stack Rock: I mean the trees and wildflowers are gorgeous, but this is what you do the hike for! After hiking 4-5 miles, you'll arrive at the stack rock formation. It's a bit daunting to climb, so take your steps wisely and consider how you'll get down before you go up! The views from here are truly remarkable though and absolutely worth the climb. Other things: - It's about 20 degrees cooler up here than it is down in Boise (and it's a bit windy). Bring a jacket, you'll probably want it at some point. Even if it is in the middle of the summer. - Also, bring snacks, bug spray, and sunscreen! - I had (limited) cell service for a good amount of the hike. - Lastly, for the sake of safety...don't do this hike alone. You go pretty deep into the forest. Bring a buddy. Better yet, bring 3 or 4.

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    Stack Rock Reserve - Holding the rock

    Holding the rock

    Stack Rock Reserve - Posing with the rock

    Posing with the rock

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    Pine Flats Campground/Hot Springs - I wasn't lying about the views

    Pine Flats Campground/Hot Springs

    4.7(3 reviews)
    64.1 mi

    Oh man, oh man, oh man--all of the heart eyes! (Not the easiest thing in the world to get to, but…read morelike a hidden treasure, once you find it, the hunt is so worth it!) How to get there(ish): 1. Head up ID 55 like you're going towards McCall 2. Hang a right on Banks Lowman Highway 3. Drive for 28 miles and then you'll see Pine Flats Campground on the right 4. (Now getting to the hot springs is a bit tricky. Side note: I definitely would NOT recommend attempting this in snowy weather, that just would not be smart or safe.) Anyways, you're going to take a trail that runs sort of by the river and is towards the rightmost part of the campground. You'll walk for what I assume to be a quarter mile, and then voila! You'll arrive at a beach along the river with massive boulders and pools stacked against the hillside (this is all natural by the way)! The Campground: Parking is $5/day, and I am not sure about the cost of overnight camping as we only made a day trip here. They have one bathroom here, and, well, it's totally a public park bathroom. The Views: We went on an October weekend, so we had a view that combined all things beautiful that Idaho has to offer in one--snow on mountains in the distance, lush green hills, stunning fall foliage, a rushing river running along the hot springs, and clean mountain air. The Hot Springs: A good amount of the pools of water were warm and I would only recommend sitting in them if the weather is above 80 degrees, or else you'll get chilly real quick. But for the most part, they were toasty, especially if you sat underneath the ones with waterfalls--those will heat you right up! Pro Tip(s): 1. Make sure you have more than enough gas in your car--you're out of service up here and out of luck if you run out of gas. 2. Bring a big water bottle! Sitting in hot water will dehydrate ya real quick.

    For anyone feeling super adventurous and spontaneous. Maybe even wanting to just get out and…read moreexperience something new this beginning of spring Pine Flats is definitely the perfect spot. When you arrive it can be a little confusing but don't be overwhelmed with the long walking trail! Overall our experience for first timers was great. We did have to walk a little and if your a first timer also like us you may want to be ready with some hiking shoes, warm clothes/swimming clothes if your using the hot springs and a happy motivation(: The hot springs pool overall is pretty smaller then expected but good maybe for couples if you need a nice date idea. The temperature is perfect if you land in the right spot. (Lower ones are better) would we do this again ? 10/10 yes.

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    Pine Flats Campground/Hot Springs - This is on the path on your way to the hot springs !

    This is on the path on your way to the hot springs !

    Pine Flats Campground/Hot Springs

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    Lucky Peak State Park - On your way back, you can actually see the dam that creates Lucky Peak Lake to the east.

    Lucky Peak State Park

    4.1(16 reviews)
    43.5 mi

    Pulled in here for a quick workout Paddle and was blown away by this great park. It's a perfect 5K…read more(3.12 Miles) workout from the park down to the The secondary water control area. The water was moving pretty good, if I had to guess somewhere around 1.75 to 2.5 mph, but I was still able to get a workout and my best Mile split time was returning in the current, I took a lot of pictures along the way. I paddle all over the country, and in many other countries, I like to record my Paddle, especially first time, and transfer it from my Garmin watch to the relive app. This app creates a video of the trail and any pictures taken along the way or Geos stamped on the trail while you watch the video. It's really amazing. This park was clean, self service for Park entry if the booth is closed. Nice restrooms. Apple parking and it was mowed later in the week so it really looked nice. Saturday morning 5/3/25. https://www.relive.com/view/vdvm44P3Nxq

    Growing up here, some of my best memories were spent either by the water or on the water at Lucky…read morePeak. Just a short 20-minute drive from Downtown Boise, Lucky Peak is a man-made lake offering everything from sandy beach spots to camping, boating, swimming, and plenty of space for outdoor activities. Whether you're in the mood to relax by the shore or enjoy a day on the water, Lucky Peak is the perfect local getaway!

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    Lucky Peak State Park - Sunny lake days at Lucky Peak!

    Sunny lake days at Lucky Peak!

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