Enjoy A Long Walk At This Underrated State Park In Idaho
By Courtnie Erickson|Published December 27, 2023
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Idaho has incredible state parks that make for fabulous day trip destinations. While many of these parks draw in quite a crowd, there are others that don’t receive the attention they deserve. Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park, located near the town of Moscow, is one of the most underrated state parks in Idaho. Here, you’ll find a dense forest, remarkable Palouse views, and a trail that deserves a spot on every Idahoan’s bucket list.
Mary Minerva McCroskey State Park, better known to locals as McCroskey State Park, is one of the best state parks in northern Idaho. This lesser-known Idaho park is located in the Palouse region, approximately 25 miles north of Moscow.
This is actually one of the oldest state parks in Idaho. It was dedicated in the 1950s to honor frontier women and is home to all types of activities that will keep you busy for hours.
This hike may be on the longer side, but it has something for everyone. You will hike through gorgeous, thick forested areas. Being in such dense wooded areas can make you feel far away from your worries.
You will also come to overlooks that provide breathtaking views of the Palouse and the surrounding area. I could spend hours staring at the scenery so give yourself plenty of time to just stop and stare.
This trail is delightful any time of the year. Summer is when the trail is the busiest and it is also when this state park path is surrounded by gorgeous wildflowers.
For a day spent in nature, no matter the time of the year, there’s nothing quite like the Mary Minerva McCroskey Memorial State Park Loop Trail. It’s an Idaho path that deserves a spot on your bucket list.
Have you spent time at this state park in Idaho? Did you tackle this trail? Let us know in the comments. Learn more about this trail on AllTrails and for advanced hiking features, such as the ability to download offline maps, check out AllTrails+.
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