Trails in Sun Valley, ID

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Trails in Sun Valley, ID put big views and easy access in the same daypack. Start at River Run or Warm Springs for classic Bald Mountain climbs and lift-served descents. Loop the White Clouds paths across from the Lodge for quick valley panoramas. and add nearby classics like Proctor and Ruud Mountain for aspen groves, sage benches, and Sun Valley history. Pick the perfect lap before brunch in the Village or après at the base.

Bald Mountain Trail

~5 Miles One Way | Difficult

A signature summit hike with ~3,000 ft of gain from River Run to 9,150'. Long, airy switchbacks open to big Wood River Valley panoramas, the Boulder & Pioneer Mountains, and the patchwork of Ketchum/Sun Valley below. Hikers get steady cardio, sparse shade, and a glorious top-out by the Lookout. Download on the gondola to save knees.

River Run Trail

4.1 Mile Out-And-Back | Moderate

Lower-mountain singletrack with riparian shade along the creek and wide Baldy slope views as you contour. Hikers enjoy gentle grades and benches for snack stops. Bikers get a smooth, beginner-friendly pedal with connectors to mid-mountain.

Warm Springs–Baldy Routes

Distances Vary | Moderate-Difficult

From the Warm Springs base, steeper trails climb quickly into open hillsides and glades with evolving views of the Pioneers and Smoky Mountains. Hikers can make scenic out-and-backs to overlooks. Bikers link sustained climbs with satisfying descents. Expect more sun, fewer crowds than River Run, and a “big mountain” feel.

White Clouds Loop (Sun Valley Village)

~2.7–4.0 Mile Loop | Easy-Moderate

Across from the Sun Valley Lodge, rolling paths trace the White Clouds Golf Course with constant sightlines to Dollar and Bald Mountain. Hikers get quick payoff views and wildflowers in spring and bikers enjoy mellow grades perfect for family spins.

Proctor Mountain Loop

~4.2 Mile Loop | Moderate

Smooth singletrack and old roadbed through aspen groves and open grass slopes above Trail Creek. Hikers find steady, moderate climbing to wide valley vistas and a brush with Sun Valley ski history. Bikers get classic XC flow with a few switchbacks and light rock/root texture.

Ruud Mountain–Proctor Combo

~5.3 Mile Loop | Difficult

A steeper lollipop that tags two peaks for 360° lookouts over Sun Valley Village, Dollar, Baldy, and the Pioneers. Hikers should expect punchy climbs and rewarding ridge breezes while bikers get a heart-thumper with sustained uphills and a spirited descent—best for fit riders.

Bald Mountain (lift-served): Broadway, Lupine, Mindbender, Saddle Up

Distances Vary | Moderate-Difficult

When lifts spin, Baldy’s purpose-built flow & tech shine with long, viewy traverses and high-speed fall-line runs.

  • Broadway/Lupine: sweeping, intermediate descents with huge valley and Pioneer views.
  • Mindbender: downhill-only flow—berms, rollers, tabletops—smiles end to end.
  • Saddle Up: advanced line with bigger features and exposed alpine feel; expert control required.

Corral Creek & Valley View (east of the Village)

2.7 Miles & 1.8 Miles | Easy-Moderate

Short, scenic options with sage meadows, Trail Creek peeks, and quick overlook knolls toward Dollar and the Village. Hikers get breezy, photo-ready jaunts. Bikers enjoy smooth tread and easy access right from Sun Valley Road—perfect for a warm-up lap before bigger missions.