New here? Start with these.

Just moved to Idaho Falls, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Trail Runner Group Adventures

Idaho Falls Trail Runners

Community trail runs — see the Facebook group

📍 Rotating eastern Idaho trailheads

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer

Facebook-coordinated; runs range from Kelly Canyon to the Palisades, often with a potluck.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Teton Running Trail Outings

Teton Running

Seasonal trail runs — ask in-store

📍 Around the Idaho Falls foothills

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Road Run⚠ Needs verification

Bill’s Group Runs

Bill’s Bike and Snow

Open group runs — ask at the shop

📍 Bill’s Bike and Snow, Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyFree
Road Run⚠ Needs verification

Idaho Falls Marathon, Half & 5K

Idaho Falls Marathon Foundation

Annual · late July

📍 Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Flat, fast course on the Snake River Greenbelt; 16th running scheduled for July 2026.

MTB✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Gem Lake Trail Build Nights

Snake River Mountain Bike Club

Wednesday evenings in summer · volunteer dig

📍 Gem Lake Bike Park, Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

Volunteer-built bike park on city land; build days run roughly weekly through the summer.

MTB⚠ Needs verification

Shop Mountain-Bike Rides

Bill’s Bike and Snow

Seasonal shop rides — ask in-store

📍 Rotating local trails

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification

iBike Community Rides

Idaho Falls iBike

Casual rides & events — see the group

📍 Greenbelt & pathways, Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Land Trust Guided Hikes

Teton Regional Land Trust

Seasonal guided outings — see events

📍 Conserved lands around eastern Idaho

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification

Open Climbing & Bouldering

The Edge Climbing & Fitness

Open daily during gym hours

📍 The Edge Climbing & Fitness, Ammon

Beginner-friendlyCost varies

Idaho’s largest gym: 60 top-rope stations, lead arch, and 4,000 sq ft of bouldering.

Nordic⚠ Needs verification

Kelly Canyon Nordic Trails

Idaho Falls Ski Club

Free groomed trails · weekly winter grooming

📍 Kelly Canyon area, Ririe

Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter

Club volunteers and the US Forest Service groom classic and skate lanes on public land.

Nordic⚠ Needs verification

Harriman Nordic Patrol Weekends

Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol

Winter weekends · January–March

📍 Harriman State Park, Island Park

Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter

Volunteer patrollers cover 25+ miles of groomed Nordic trails on weekends.

Birding✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Monthly Audubon Meeting

Snake River Audubon Society

Third Thursday, 7:15pm · Sept–April

📍 Idaho Falls Public Library

Beginner-friendlyFree

No meetings June, July, August, or December.

Birding⚠ Needs verification

Bird Walks & Field Trips

Snake River Audubon Society

At least monthly · plus Christmas Bird Counts

📍 Rotating Upper Snake birding sites

Beginner-friendlyFree
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Beginning Fly-Tying Workshops

Snake River Cutthroats

Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00pm · winter series

📍 Idaho Falls High School

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

Local patterns, materials included; sign up at Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler.

Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-06-25

Chapter Membership Meeting

Snake River Cutthroats

Second Wednesday · October–May

📍 Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyFree

Idaho’s oldest TU chapter (est. 1971); also hosts the East Idaho Fly Fishing Expo each spring.

Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification

Fly-Tying Classes

Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler

Seasonal evening classes — see schedule

📍 Jimmy’s All Seasons Angler, Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

Small-group classes, typically two flies per session, 6:30–8:30pm.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

SUP & Kayak Rentals

Idaho Mountain Trading

Summer rentals — get on the Snake

📍 Idaho Mountain Trading, downtown Idaho Falls

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Stand-up paddleboard and boat rentals for the Snake River and area reservoirs.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Kayaking & Rafting Trips

BYU-Idaho Outdoor Resource Center

Seasonal guided trips — see calendar

📍 Departs Rexburg · regional rivers

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Cost-share trips with gear and transport provided; open to community members.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Trips

BYU-Idaho Outdoor Resource Center

Winter trips — see calendar

📍 Departs Rexburg · regional ranges

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter