Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway
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Byway Overview
Winding through rich agricultural land in southwestern Idaho this byway takes you to local orchards, wineries, and historical sites. Save time for the Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell to enjoy local foods and wines and enjoy the splash pad in the summer or the ice ribbon in the winter. Stop at Old Fort Boise and Map Rock, Idaho’s only archaeological park. Begin the byway on Idaho 45 at Walters Ferry, then make a series of turns onto Map Rock Road, Chicken Dinner Road, Lowell Road, Plum Road, Homedale Road, Allendale Road, Ustick Road, Fargo Road, Dixie Road, Wamstad Road, Apple Valley Road, and then to the intersection with US 20/26 to continue onto the Nessa, Oregon bridge. Note that canyon overlooks may be closed in the winter.
Quick Facts
- Designation
- State Byway
- Location
- ID
- Total Length
- 53 miles
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Contact Details
For personalized travel assistance and local recommendations, please reach out to our regional visitor center.
208-334-8000