Cheryl Concannon M.A., SRS, Realtor
- Jan 14, 2019
- 4 min read

Things to do in Sun Valley Idaho

Updated: Feb 14, 2019

They named it Sun Valley for good reason. Welcome to a land with 250 days of sunshine a year with a constant stream of opportunities to put more adventures and experiences on your "Done That" list. The Vitamin D comes free; the hardest part might be figuring out how to do it all!

Below you'll find a line-up of things to do in Sun Valley. Click the link associated with each activity for more information on how join-in on the fun.

Summer Indoor & Outdoor Activities

You may come for the winter but you'll stay for the summer.

Mountain Biking, Gravel Grinding & Road Riding:

400+ miles of singletrack, lift-served trails, pump tracks, empty gravel roads and the Wood River Trail offer a riding experience for just about everyone. More Info

Hiking & Trail Running:

From mellow loops right in town to epic climbs the foothills and mountains surrounding Sun Valley will keep you coming back for more.More Info

Fly Fishing:

The Big Wood River winds through the heart of the Valley while the Lost & Salmon Rivers along with Silver Creek Preserve are all less than an hour drive away. More Info

Golfing:

72 holes a spread throughout the Valley offering a variety or golfing experiences. There's even fun for the whole family at the Sun Valley Trail Creek putt-putt course.More Info

Tennis:

Bring your racket to Sun Valley! Play out in the elements or take shelter indoor at the the predominantly hard court surfaces. The nearest courts to Ketchum can be found out Atkinson Park. Other locations include the Sun Valley Tennis Center, Elkhorn, Zenergy and more.

Paragliding:

Soar with the birds on a tandem paragliding flight with Fly Sun Valley.More Info

Frisbee Golf:

It's a bit off the beaten path but there is an 18-hole disc golf course that will have you singing, "over the river and through the woods.."More Info

Swimming, Rafting & Paddleboarding:

Cool-off with a dip in the Big Wood River or keep it controlled with one of the many local pools, float part of the famed salmon river or paddle the many lakes within an hour drive of Ketchum. More Info

Horseback Riding:

Channel your inner Clint Eastwood with a horseback ride through the mountains surrounding Sun Valley. More Info

Skateboarding

Ever heard of Dreamland Skateparks? Well, here in the Wood River, we've been fortunate enough to have had their crew build two rad parks less than 20 miles from one another. More Info

Sport Shooting

"Pull!" Test your shooting abilities at the Hurtig Shooting Center or the Sun Valley Gun Club. NRA-certified trainers will hone in your skills on trap, skeet and targets. More Info: Hurtig Shooting Center | Sun Valley Gun Club

Ice Skating

Ice skating doesn't have to solely be a winter activity. The Sun Valley Ice Rink is located outdoors and operates year-round! If you're more in to spectating, the Sun Valley Summer Ice Shows put on some incredible performances featuring top skaters from around the world. More Info

Rock Climbing & Mountaineering

We don't claim to have anything on Yosemite but we do have some top-shelf, high-alpine granite to be explored. More Info

Winter Indoor & Outdoor Activities

This area came in to it's own thanks to the winter months. Downhill skiing was what made Sun Valley famous.

Downhill, Backcountry & Heli-Skiing & Snowboarding:

Our roots are deeply seeded in the skiing & snowboard realm. Get lost in unique ski stories from Sun Valley that range from the first chairlift to exploring uncharted backcountry terrain to everything in between... Grab a chairlift, board a chopper or venture off with your own human powered legs to the snow-capped mountains fencing in Sun Valley. 3400 vertical feet of quad-burning terrain lies at Bald Mountain while backcountry terrain as far as the eye can see will beckon you to be shredded. No matter your skiing or snowboarding preference, there's an experience beckoning just about everyone. More Info

Nordic Skiing

Considered by many to be the home of the lowest resting heart-rate, Sun Valley's Nordic scene can put your VO2 max to the test. While we're proud of our Olympic Training ground designation, it doesn't mean that there aren't entry level tracks to be found. Leisurely lose yourself in the scenery as you meaner along the Big Wood River surrounded by the Boulder Mountains to crush those hills until your lungs scream. The experience is up to you. More Info

Snowshoeing

If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Slap on a set and navigate the deepest of snow with ease. Hop on one of the BCRD's numerous packed trails or venture off the beaten path to create your own trail. More Info

Fat Biking

While Fat Biking has been slow to catch-on here in Sun Valley, there are still some solid options to get your winter-weather pedaling fix. Bike rentals can be found at the Elephants Perch and we offer a collection of groomed trails for your riding pleasure. More Info