Scenic Drives USA

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 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 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 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 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.