Welcome
To Winter Time in Boise County the gateway to an authentic Central Idaho Mountains adventure. Come be energized by the brisk Winter days and nights. Shop for locally crafted items. Celebrate our pioneer past. The area’s snow-covered forests are ideal winter destinations for outdoor activities from soft adventures to rugged expeditions.
Enjoy not only the beautiful snowy setting we call home, but partake of thenatural scenic views, tubing, snowmobiling, skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, hot-pooling -and winter celebrations -large and small.
Only One Hour From Boise
Cross country skiing, one of the most popular winter sports, continues to grow in the area. Backcountry treks are available on miles of public land with trails winding through spectacular scenery.
By travelling on three designated scenic byways, you can make a loop trip. From Boise, take Highway 55 to Banks. From there, take the Banks-Lowman Road to Lowman (be sure and stop in Garden Valley/Crouch). Then go west on Highway 21 through historic Idaho City. The loop is 120 miles.
Since the early days of homesteading, community building and frontier taming, Boise County neighbors, Garden Valley, Lowman, Idaho City, Placerville, Banks and Horseshoe Bend have grown up and out. The County Communities extend far beyond the river valleys.
The county is home to several thousand residents, and has become a tourist destination as well for those seeking a down-home feeling while remaining central to active pursuits, services and leisure alike.
Idaho City
Idaho City Area Offers Outstanding Nordic Skiing Opportunities
All trails in this system are marked by 5” x 7” blue reassurance diamonds (blue blazes). The trails are nonmotorized during snow months. Some of the trails are groomed and some are not (see map on web - http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov). For winter use, the trails are generally rated More Difficult or Most Difficult for skiing under good snow conditions. There are some short steep sections with sharp turns requiring advanced skiing techniques.
Banner Ridge Park N’ Ski (Dogs allowed on ungroomed trails only)
• 23 m N of Idaho City off Hwy 21
• Intermediate - Advanced
• 22 miles
• Groomed
• Banner Ridge & Elkhorn Yurts
• Restroom
If you like to crank out the miles on your skis, backcountry ski or cruise around on snowshoes either on-trail or off-trail, the Banner Ridge area is packed with opportunity and fun. It’s a pretty steep 1.3-mile climb from the trailhead to the ridge, but once you’re on top, there are many loops, big views and open bowls to enjoy from there.
The Beaver Creek Summit Park N’ Ski Parking Area Trail (Dogs allowed year-round)
• 25 m N of Idaho City off Hwy 21
• Intermediate - Advanced
• 3 miles
• Not groomed
• Stargaze Yurt
• No Restroom
This ungroomed out-and-back trail is designed especially for backcountry Nordic folks, whether on skis or snowshoes. You’ll understand how it got its name after you make your way to the top of Stargaze Point (1.5 miles one way) where you’ll find a 360 degree view of the Boise National Forest that includes Pilots Peak, Wilson Butte, Sunset Peak, Rock Creek and Scott Mountain. At over 6,500 feet, it’s the perfect Telemark skiing on many north and west facing slopes where there is deep powder most winter seasons.
The Gold Fork Park N’ Ski (Dogs allowed year-round)
• 20 m N of Idaho City off Hwy 21
• Beginner-Intermediate
• 21.4 miles
• Groomed
• Whispering Pine & Skyline Yurts
• Restroom
The Gold Fork Park N’ Ski area provides access to two complete trail systems on either side of Hwy 21. One trail tours the Gold Fork area, the other loops the Skyline area and connects to the greater Banner Ridge/Beaver Creek trail systems. A separate ungroomed snowshoe trail tours a ridge in the Gold Fork area. There’s also a short snowshoe trail from the Skyline yurt. This is a great place to take kids for an easy, low key outing..
Idaho City
The Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski (Dogs allowed year-round)
• 18m N of Idaho City off Hwy 21
• Beginner-Intermediate
• 6.6 miles
• Not Groomed
• Rocky Ridge Yurt
• Restroom
• Snowshoers with dogs love Whoop-Um-Up because this is one of the areas where dogs are welcome. Dogs are also welcome in the Rocky Ridge yurt. Be aware that the parking area is shared with snowmobiles, so you will encounter snow machines as you gear up for your adventure. Trails can be a bit rugged in this area with a few steep and challenging downhill sections along the creek trail.
For more information about cross-country skiing opportunities visit: www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov.
Idaho City
Hwy 21 • Hwy 17
AUDETTE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES L.P.
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PROPERTIES AVAILABLE AS OF OCTOBER 2024 10% of Purchase Price Down. Payments at 1% of purchase price/ month. 10% simple interest.
BOISE COUNTY
BOISE-HOLCOMB SUB: Clear Creek area. Covenants. BH 2 Lot 20 1.16 AC $175K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
HIGH COUNTRY ESTATES: Robie Creek area. Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell phone coverage. Lot 2 5.74 AC $180K. Power. Lot 9 1.31 AC $225K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
CLEAR CREEK ESTATES: Clear Creek Area. Power, phone available. No covenants.
CCE 11 Blk 2 Lot 2 1.8 AC $125K. Power pole on property line.
WILDERNESS RIDGE SUB:Top of the mtn above Wilderness Ranch. Timbered. Several bldg sites. Covenants. Non WROA Road Dues. Cell coverage.. Lot 4 19.9 AC $200K.
ROBIE CREEK: Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell coverage. Lemon Lane Tax 115 1 AC $75K.
ADAMS COUNTY
MIDDLE FORK WEISER RIVER: Approx 3.5 mi east of Hwy 95 - Middle Fork Weiser Rd. 1/2 mi of timbered creek frontage. Many building sites w/ 360 views. Borders State & Federal lands. Cell phone coverage. Lot 4 291.56 AC $499 K Check Back for more properties to come.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe
After the gold rush quieted, the city became a prosperous ranching and logging community. The railroad, from Emmett up to Long Valley following the Payette River (its North Fork above Banks), was completed in 1913. However, the railroad is not currently in use.
The town’s current culture is a blend of ranching and is a growing bedroom community for Boise.
Lowman
Kirkham Hot Springs
Kirkham Hot Springs is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman, Idaho, along State Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Visitors enjoy soaking in popular Kirkham Hot Springs on the banks of the river and exploring the scenic Kirkham Ridge Trail.
Kirkham Hot Springs is open for DAY USE ONLY from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING. Visitors will approach a locked gate, then cross the bridge to enter the site.
Natural Features:
The area offers little shade, though a few Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site. The site can be very hot and sunny during the summer. Wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation:
Kirkham Hot Springs is located at the river’s edge. A trail leads down to the soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls. Take caution walking on rock surfaces near the hot springs. They are uneven and can be slick when wet.
Pets are welcome. Please keep them leashed at all times and away from the hot spring pools and runoff areas.
The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby on the road to Garden Valley. Kirkham Ridge Trail is one of the Lowman Ranger District’s premier trails. It begins less than 1/4-mile away and stretches through beautiful country for 35 miles, connecting with many other trails in the area. It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.
Lowman Mercantile
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Thank you all for an incredible 25th Anniversary Season!! Now that props, sets, and costumes are tucked away for the winter, it’s time to announce next season’s line-up for another great summer of ‘Broadway Musicals Under the Stars!’
May 23 - July 4
June 7 - Aug 21
June 21 - Aug 23
July 15 - Aug 22 Aug 27 - Sept 6
GOLF COURSE - POOL - PICKLEBALL - RESTAURANT - LOUNGE - HOMESITES
Challenging 18-hole mountain golf course surrounded by tall pines and spectacular views!
Geothermal swimming pool, open year-round.
Restaurant and lounge for your convenience. With no need to cook, every weekend can be a vacation!
Winter fun includes sledding, snowmobiling, swimming and cross country skiing.
Visitors
Terrace Lakes memberships & cabin/home sites.
462-3250 in Garden Valley 208-377-2121 in Boise. Ask for Ilene Johnson. www.terracelakes.com
Garden Valley - Lodging
Under New Ownership! Totally Renovated. Formerly “The Wander Inn”
Located one hour North of Boise, The Three Bears Inn is a tranquil destination with mountain lodging and hospitality. We are in the heart of Garden Valley right in “downtown” Crouch. Our beautiful location is perfect for a multitude of activities whether you enjoy fishing, exploring the national forest, Golf, floating the river, whitewater rafting and for winter enthusiasts sledding and snowmobiling.
DOWNTOWN CROUCH • 486 S. Middlefork Rd
Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
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• Non Smoking Rooms
• In Room Coffee & Tea
• Satellite TV/HBO, FOX, CNN
• Handicap Access Room
• All Major Credit Cards
• Wireless Internet Access
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Garden Valley - Services
Garden Valley - Services
Garden Valley - Services
Business Directory
Ambulance -- Garden Valley F.D. ...... 1-800-632-8000
Avimor Clinic, GV Family Medicine ....... 208-801-4282
B & W Fuels, Inc.
365-2291
Bachman Custom Homes 208-377-8794
Berg Plumbing .............................................. 899-9404
Bisbee Dumpster Services ........................... 315-6040
Boise County Guide - Ben Fowler ................ 362-4290
Cascade Refrigeration - Heating & AC 781-0061
Cascade Veterinary Clinic 462-3064/382-4590
Castle Mountain Homes ............................... 462-2882
Charter Mountain Construction..................... 462-3914
Clark’s Concrete Construction 462-5317
Coats Construction Concepts 462-6615
CowboyCampground.com 208-362-4343
Cranberryhill Studio ............................... 970-376-0027
Crouch Merc ................................................. 462-2632
Custom Pump Services ................................ 369-0859
D-1 Drywall & Paint, Dustin Brumfield 571-1295
Dolenar Digital Marketing Development 871-8513
Double J&D Historic Hot Spring Ranch ........ 462-6251
ERA West Wind Real Estate - Ilene Johnson 462-3250
EWJ Construction 629-4203
Exceed Legal 297-5959
Fackrell Masonry & Construction ...........
844-406-2766
Fair-N-Square Construction.......... 949-5216/949-1063
GV Center for the Arts 462-6860
GV Chamber of Commerce 462-5003
GV Community Radio ................................... 462-4350
GV Counseling ............................................. 462-2762
GV Family Medicine, PC .............. 462-3533/793-2257
GV Homes & Land Real Estate, Val Jones .. 462-6102
GV Fire Department 462-3175
GV Insurance 462-5410
GV
Idaho Pest Control Crew .............................. 373-4722
Idaho Pre-Cut Homes ................................... 365-1134
Idaho Vacation Cabins 462-3475
Inline Asphalt 369-0583
Inn the Pines 392-9505
Kelly Right Real Estate, Mike Fowler ........... 283-5838
Knife River Ready Mix ........................... 208-562-5060
Lamm & Company, CPA ................................ 365-2817
Legacy Park, Idaho City ........................ 208-362-4343
Leon’s Cafe ........................................... 208-258-9986
Let ‘er Buck Excavation 208-830-8786
Lowman Inn 259-3555
Lowman Mercantile 259-3348
Lowman Ranger Station ................................ 259-3361
Majestic Mountain Ranch Idaho City ..... 877-616-6726
Mantis Pest Control ....................................... 954-9305
Medford Services 208-861-7578
Mountain Properties ...................................... 331-7929
Mountain Timber Construction............... 208-936-9252
Mountain Towing ............................................ 392-1555
Mountain West Building Supply 208-365-7580
New View Real Estate, Paul Heim 208-794-8175
Ogata Construction........................................ 336-3207
Ol Langers Exteriors ...................................... 830-5643 One Minute Ministries OneMinuteMinistries.com
Paul & Kyle Shepherd Excavation ......... 208-830-2370
Power, Inc. Electrical ..................................... 462-5800
Preferred Excavation ............................. 208-272-0609
Business Directory
Ragnar’s Earthworks, Inc .............................. 462-3499
Rick Sager, CPA 939-6029 Riverside Restaurant 793-2651
Rocky Mountain Septic 208-249-2529
Ryno Engineering .................................. 208-631-5527 Safe T Stor .................................................... 462-8085 Safer Chimney ....................................... 208-695-7542
Severance Sand & Gravel 462-3005
Shippy Tree & Construction 208-602-9860 Sourdough Lodge & Restaurant 259-3326 Starlight Mountaiin Theatre ........................... 462-5523 Suicide Prevention Hotline .................... 208-398-4357 Summers Funeral
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Garden Valley - Services/Construction
Garden Valley - Services/Construction
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$639,000
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14 Spur Drive
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $494,900
MLS 98919146
Great location in Shilo Ranch
Estates. Beautifully maintained single level. Furniture included. Move right in.
199 Scriver Woods Rd
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $529,945
MLS 98902954
Ready to move in! Wood sided home with 3 beds & 2.5 baths. Considering all offers. Motivated sellers!
123 Alder Dr
Lowman, ID
Price: $524,900
Enjoy peaceful sounds of nature at Ten Ax Ranch. 3 bed 2 bath log sided home. 2 car heated garage & additional outbuildings. Spacious deck, privacy.
41 Valley View Heights
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $395,000
MLS 98914641
Cozy split 3 bed, 2 bath overlooking beautiful view of mountains. Pristine, turn-key home on foundation.
5 Lucky Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $239,000
MLS 98902048
Newly renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home w/ deck near Terrace Lakes and year round activities.
1 Middlefork Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $810,000
MLS 98921500
Updated, spacious home on 1
ac.3 bed, 3 bath. Bonus room.
35x40 detached garage/shop. Sellers ready to close.
3 S. Middlefork Rd
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $950,000
MLS 98925900
Stunning 5 acre property. Unrestricted. Log Cabin with 3 beds & 2 baths. Shop. Commercial Potential.
149 Scriver Woods
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $950,000
Stunning 4.76 acre property.
3600+ SF Elegant Country design home. Panoramic Views. Floor to Ceiling river rock wood-burning fireplace. So many amenities.
33 Upper Fitchs Rd
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $395,000
MLS 98922594
Quaint cabin w/ idyllic escape & fanstastic view of Scott & Castle Mountain. 2.88 ac. 2 beds. Private.
9 Stardust
PENDING
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $640,000
MLS 98924270
Stunning log home located in Terrace Lakes Four season resort. Stack Rock propane fireplace. Shed for your toys..
4 Snowbird
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $225,000
MLS 98889728
Ready for RV, septic installed. Year round creek. Private treed property.
27 Woodland Dr
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $339,500
MLS 98902496
OWC w/ 20% down. Water, Septic, Electric Installed. Ready to use and build.
1 North Shore Lowman, ID
Price: $445,000
MLS 98911945
Gorgeous 13 acre meadow located near the SF of the Payette. Property includes 20x10 shed & 50x24 2 story shop. Electricity.
29 Woodland Dr
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $298,500
MLS 98902489
OWC w/ 20% down. Water, Septic, Electric Installed. Ready to use and build.
Lot 18 Lookout Ct. Garden Valley, ID
Price: $140,000
MLS 98917632
1.25 Ac w/ sweeping views of Garden Valley. Private dead end road w/ buildable lot off Scriver Ck Rd.
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FEATURED LAND
TERRACE LAKES SUBDIVISION
One of the last lots in Terrace Lakes with a fantastic golf course view of the “Front 9”. Water, power, septic system and building pad are ready for your mountain dream home or that second home retreat just 60 minutes from Boise. Enjoy all of the amenities Terrace Lakes has to offer; 18 hole golf course, natural hot springs swimming pool, pickleball courts, and lodge with pro shop, restaurant and lounge all within short walking distance.
NORTH RIDGE SUB
This lot overlooks the 15th fairway and green and is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities, yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal oasis. With year around access you will have approximately 600’ golf course frontage, easy access to the course with your own cart path and a great view of the 15th hole. Shovel ready with great rock work and 3 building pads have been developed ready for construction with 400 amp power, water and 3 structure septic system installed.
SOMERS SUMMIT SUBDIVISION
Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to own the last of only 4 large lots in the new mountain top neighborhood of Somers Summit Subdivision. This lot is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities ( i.e. golf, natural hot springs pool, pickle courts and restaurant and lounge) yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal mountain top paradise. With year around access you will have amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valley floor. Building pads are developed ready for construction with underground power to the lots, septic systems are installed and seller is currently drilling two shared wells to be maintained by the subdivision. Directions: Middle Fork, L on Warm Springs, stay R at fork, hard R on Star View, stay L on Star View, L on Rita Lane (Street not marked-look for lot with stacks of logs), lot on right.
FEATURED HOMES
Terrace Lakes 14 Sunrise Drive .44 Ac $695,000
Charming and beautiful log home perfectly located on the 18th fairway (near the green) of Terrace Lakes Ranch Resort golf course. Relax in your own piece of paradise in this roomy home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Plenty of space for family and friends. Recently restained logs which means years of maintenance free exterior. The extra-large garage has enough room for 2 cars plus your other toys. This home has been both a nightly rental and monthly rental with excellent results. All of this is just a stone’s throw to the amenities of Terrace Lakes.
TERRACE LAKES SUBDIVISION
Two quaint, adorable, furnished townhouses with attached garages. These turnkey properties have 2 acres of common area that borders a year-round creek and the golf course. Enjoy mountain living on either of the two decks (one upper deck and one lower deck) as well as all of the amenities Terrace Lakes has to offer. When not using, the property could be an excellent rental.1200 SF 2 Bed 1.5 Bath. Seller is offering a $10,000 seller concession to the buyer of 39 Sunrise Dr
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