Idaho

Bear Lake - Caribou Scenic Byway

This scenic byway is located in southeast Idaho about 55 miles east of Pocatello. It begins in Freedom and travels southwest to the Utah state line. The byway is 115 miles long and follows ID 34, US 30, and US 89, all of which are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Heavy snowfall may temporarily close portions of the byway, otherwise it remains open all year.

City of Rocks Back Country Byway

City of Rocks Back Country Byway is in south-central Idaho approximately 75 miles southwest of Pocatello. Travelers can begin in either Burley or Declo; both are just south of I-84. The byway follows portions of ID 27 and ID 77, which are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. From Oakley to Almo, the byway follows a graded dirt road and is subject to closure in winter. From Almo to ID 77, the byway follows a two-lane paved road.

Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway

Lewis and Clark forms a loop beginning and ending in Tendoy, which is located in east-central Idaho. The byway is nearly 40 miles long and follows Old Highway 28, FSR 185, Warm Springs Road, and Lewis and Clark Highway. The roads are primarily single-lane, gravel-surfaced roads suitable for passenger vehicles. In some areas, grades exceed five percent. Lewis and Clark is normally closed to vehicles November through early June but remains open for snowmobiles.

Mesa Falls Scenic Byway

Mesa Falls is in eastern Idaho about 50 miles northeast of Idaho Falls. The southern terminus is in Ashton off US 20. From there, the byway travels north back to US 20 near Harriman State Park. It follows ID 47 and FSR 294 for a total of 28 miles. The roads are narrow and rough in some places but can be negotiated by all types of vehicles. Snow closes portions of the byway from November to mid-May.

Owyhee Uplands Back Country Byway

Owyhee Uplands Back Country Byway is in southwest Idaho, 75 miles south of Boise. The byway begins near Grand View and travels west for 101 miles. It ends south of Jordan Valley, Oregon off US 95. Owyhee Uplands follows Deep Creek-Mud Flat Road, which is a narrow, gravel road. There are short grades of 12 percent at plateau breaks. The byway is generally open June through September.

Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway

The Ponderosa Pine scenic byway is located in west-central Idaho near Boise. It can be accessed from the south at Exit 57 on I-84. It then heads north across the Boise National Forest to end in Stanley. Ponderosa Pine is 130 miles long and follows ID 21, a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. The highway is narrow with some steep grades but has passing lanes. Avalanche conditions exist during winter in the Banner Summit Area; road closure can be frequent.

Salmon River Scenic Byway

Salmon River scenic byway travels from Stanley to Lost Trail Pass on the Idaho-Montana border. The byway is in central Idaho, approximately 130 miles northwest of Boise. It follows ID 75 and US 93 for 161 miles. Both highways are two-lane paved roads safe for travel by all types of vehicles. There are no passing lanes and some tight curves that require slow speeds. Salmon River scenic byway is generally open year-round but extra caution is needed in winter.

Sawtooth Scenic Byway

Sawtooth begins in Shoshone, which is 25 miles north of Twin Falls in central Idaho. It heads north through national forest land and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and ends in Stanley. The 116-mile route follows ID 75, a two-lane paved road safe for travel by all types of vehicles. Five to six percent grades are encountered from Galena Summit to Stanley. The byway remains open year-round but extra caution should be used during winter. Sixty-one miles are officially designated a National Forest Scenic Byway.

Teton Scenic Byway

This scenic drive is in eastern Idaho about 50 miles east of Idaho Falls. It follows ID 31, ID 32, and ID 33 between Ashton and Swan Valley. The state highways are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Six percent grades and sharp curves are encountered at Pine Creek Pass. The byway usually remains open year-round. Twenty miles are designated a National Forest Scenic Byway; the rest is a state scenic byway.

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