Adventures
Jump Creek Falls Trail
Jump Creek Falls is a short, less-than-a-mile hike along primarily easy terrain. We visit this location about once a year, mainly so we have an excuse to visit The Orchard House for burgers afterward. However, this time, we have a new adventure buddy joining us.
Meet Asa! She is a 2-year-old Shiba-Inu who we adopted from the Humane Society less than a week ago. She has been doing great and has stolen our hearts. We hope to take her on more adventures, but we are learning what she can do, and this little hike is a significant beginning step.
Asa started out a little timid, and the groups of people and other dogs concerned her. By the time we started making our way out, she had a skip in her step. We are so proud of her and are already planning our next adventure.
Bridalveil Falls Trail
Bridalveil Falls Trail is in the Sawtooth Wilderness in central Idaho. Nearing 9 miles, this there-and-back trail has gorgeous views of a creek, woods, hills, and the inspirational Sawtooth Mountains. After a difficult scramble up a steep incline, hikers are rewarded with a beautiful, small waterfall. The trail is mostly flat except for the scramble to the waterfall. Two water crossings may not be crossable in the early summer during peak melt. Another waterfall, Lady Face Falls, can be seen along the way with a slight detour.
Fishhook Creek Trail
Fishhook Creek Trail is in the Sawtooth Wilderness in central Idaho. At a little more than 5 miles, this there-and-back trail has gorgeous views of a creek, woods, hills, and the inspirational Sawtooth Mountains. It is popular in the summer, making it challenging to find a parking spot. Plan your trip well and try to go early in the morning or weekday. The hike is worth the trouble, especially if you can go when the clouds are rolling in.
Goose Creek Falls (2023)
We return to one of our favorite hikes in McCall, Idaho. It is a mostly shaded, easily graded, beautiful hike near Brundage Ski Resort. There is a challenging scramble down to the base of the waterfall, but this can be skipped, especially when the water is really flowing. I highly recommend this hike, especially in the morning when the air is cool and the sun is low.
China Ditch Trail
This adventure we hike a new trail, called China Ditch Trail, with the Hiking Idaho group. It was a big turnout with some folks, like us, experiencing this trail for the first time. Others, have hiked this trail often. It was incredible, even though spring hadn’t yet reached the area to green things up. The landscape was diverse, the hike was enjoyable and somewhat challenging at times, and the weather was mostly cooperative. A must-do hike in our opinion, and one we will return to in the future.