Ste. Chappelle and the Boise River
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Attractions
Emigrant Foothills Road Backcountry Drive
Nearest Community: Mountain Home Type:Scenic Byways
The Emigrant Foothills Road from Hwy. 20 runs along the Oregon Trail for about 25 miles. You can park off the road at several places and take short hikes. This is also a good loop drive from Boise.
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Nearest Community: Cambridge Type:Scenic Byways
This narrow, winding road provides impressive views of Hells Canyon Dam and the lower portion of Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America.
Middle Fork Boise River Road Scenic Drive
Nearest Community: Atlanta Type:Scenic Byways
This backcountry drive is approximately 160 miles round trip and takes you up to the historic mining era town of Atlanta.
Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway
Nearest Community: Grand View Type:Scenic Byways
Tour the remote high desert of Owyhee County on this 101-mile gravel road.
Payette River Scenic Byway
Nearest Community: McCall Type:Scenic Byways
A 100 mile trip between Boise and McCall along scenic Hwy. 55 and the Payette River.
Warren Wagon Road Backcountry Drive
Nearest Community: McCall Type:Scenic Byways
A scenic drive from McCall along Payette Lake to the mining community of Warren.
Western Heritage Historic Byway
Nearest Community: Kuna Type:Scenic Byways
This drive through Kuna takes you to Swan Falls Dam and the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
Nearest Community: Garden Valley Type:Scenic Byways
Wildlife watching and hot springs are the attraction along this byway between Banks and Lowman.