Just moved to Twin 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.
Saturdays · 8:00am (May–Sep), 9:00am (Oct–Apr) · free timed 5K
📍 Canyon Rim Trail, Nielsen Point Pl, Twin Falls
Walk, jog, run, or volunteer; group coffee after at the Magic Valley Mall.
Open daily · bouldering, top rope, lead, auto-belays
📍 Gemstone Climbing Center, 135 5th Ave S, Twin Falls
Day passes, memberships, youth classes, fitness, and adaptive climbing sessions.
Daily in season · guided routes & rentals
📍 Centennial Waterfront Park, Twin Falls
Beginner Perrine Bridge route up to advanced Shoshone Falls paddle; rentals on site.
Saturdays · same 5K, scenic canyon-rim path
📍 Canyon Rim Trail, Nielsen Point Pl, Twin Falls
Seasonal volunteer days & tours — see calendar
📍 Rotating preserves around the Magic Valley
Trail maintenance, clean-ups, and guided property tours building Snake River access.
Guided hikes & outings — watch the events page
📍 Varies around the Snake River Canyon
Staff-led canyon explorations and volunteer stewardship; statewide group, Magic Valley outings.
Southern Idaho Mountain Biking Association
Informal rides organized on Facebook
📍 Rotating trailheads — Auger Falls, Indian Springs, canyon rim
Southern Idaho Mountain Biking Association
Seasonal volunteer trail work — see Facebook
📍 Local Magic Valley trail systems
Members have built ~20 miles of trail open to bikes and foot traffic.
Saturday mornings · South Hills — call to confirm
📍 Bull Moose Bicycles, 160 Main Ave N, Twin Falls
Shop also runs bikepacking trips and safety/maintenance classes.
Wednesdays, 6:00pm · usually Indian Springs or Auger Falls
📍 Epic Ride Bike & Ski, 2064 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls
Free weekly ride leaving from the shop; call ahead to confirm seasonal timing.
Recurring youth sessions — see schedule
📍 Gemstone Climbing Center, 135 5th Ave S, Twin Falls
High Desert Nordic Association
Open all winter · ~10 mi groomed of 23 mi marked
📍 South Hills trailheads near Magic Mountain
Free to ski (donations welcome); open to classic/skate skiers, snowshoers, and fat bikes.
Open winter weekends/holidays — check conditions
📍 Magic Mountain Resort, Sawtooth NF (south of Kimberly)
Alpine area ~1 hr from Twin Falls; gateway to South Hills sidecountry and Nordic trails.
Saturdays in Jan–Feb · vans to Magic, Soldier & Pomerelle
📍 CSI Rec Center, Twin Falls (van departure)
Price includes transport, lift ticket, and a lesson; ages 18+, all ability levels.
Seasonal trips & clinics — see events calendar
📍 CSI Rec Center, Twin Falls (departure)
Kayaking, paddleboarding, and whitewater rafting with gear provided.
Seasonal intro trips & clinics — see calendar
📍 CSI Rec Center, Twin Falls (departure)
Prairie Falcon Audubon Society
Monthly programs (school year) — see News & Events
📍 Twin Falls (see chapter calendar)
Prairie Falcon Audubon Society
Seasonal outings & the South Hills Big Day
📍 Rotating Magic Valley & South Hills hotspots
Monthly Sept–June (summer break) · programs & raffle
📍 Twin Falls / Jerome area (see site)
No regular meetings July–August; fall opener at Mountain View Barn, Jerome.
Seasonal instruction & member outings
📍 Twin Falls area (see site)
Guided trips by arrangement, year-round
📍 Idaho Troutfitters, 201 Hansen St E, Twin Falls
Beginner-friendly downtown fly shop; local-water guiding across south-central Idaho.