Boise Rides! by Jordin Hill

The STAR Program welcomes you to riding in the great state of Idaho! This beautiful state is most likely the best place you've never ridden. We may be famous for our potatoes, but we're even more famous (among motorcyclists) for the incredible roads and scenery found throughout this beautiful state. There are more than 50,000 miles of roads weaving throughout Idaho's picturesque landscape, just waiting to be discovered. It truly is a motorcyclist's paradise. This book will introduce you to a few rides that will showcase the diversity of the state and its terrain. The fun and beauty that these roads provide truly prove how valuable training courses are in helping all motorcyclists fully enjoy the thrill and excitement that comes with being one with their bike. As the saying goes, the more you know, the better it gets! A very special thanks to Tricia Eberharter for all her hard work and dedication in volunteering to design this book and put it together for your riding pleasure. Ride Safe and… ENJOY! Ron Shepard STAR Program Director P.S. If you would like to freshen up your riding skills, visit our website at www.idahostar.org, or give us a call at 1-888-280-STAR (7827). “...no matter where you are in Idaho, you don’t have to travel far to escape” Julie Fanselow, Idaho-Off the Beaten Path

Boise Rides!

Boise Rides! Boise Rides! was inspired by Ron Shepard, Director of the Idaho STAR Program, who thought a small guide highlighting some of the great local rides from Boise would make your riding journeys here an enjoyable adventure. The rides highlighted here will give you the opportunity to venture out onto the roads of Idaho, Oregon, and Montana and see why we all love living here! Some of the rides compiled here take only an hour and some of them could go on forever. Boise Rides! will introduce to you this great state of Idaho and the wonderful people who live here. And when you return home and hear about those Idaho Spuds, we hope you will have fond memories to think back upon. Enjoy your stay and please ride safe! Many riders contributed to this work and we would like to thank them here. You know who you are and we thank you for sharing your riding journeys with us. We would also like to thank Jeff Naylor and Grand Targhee Resort for the cover photograph. Jerome & Tricia Eberharter

â&#x20AC;?It's time to be courageous, and maybe a bit rebellious. It's time to regain our naturalness & freedom. Mostly it's time to start having fun & quit whining. Indulge me on the ride... We journey together.â&#x20AC;? Gary Garripoli, Tao of the Ride

RIDE INFO

H a r r i s o n

16th

G US

O SI N R

• State Street (going west) to 17th Street • North on 17th (a block or so the road splits at Resseguie - take Harrison Blvd. north) • As Harrison Blvd. crosses Hill Road (Stop Light) it turns into Bogus Basin Road • This is your road of endless curves; approximately 142 of them! The road deadends at Bogus Basin Ski resort, so you’ll get to ride all 142 curves in the opposite direction.

B l v d

13th

17th

Hill Rd.

Resseguie

Hays St. 17th

State Stre

Boise

Bogus Basin

Bogus Basin Bogus Basin you ask? Named after a nasty incident when some out of town boys tried to pass on fools' gold back in the 1880's. Only an hour for a ride? 16 Miles from downtown Boise to the base of Bogus Basin Ski Resort. Head down State Street to 17th Street, take 17th north, where the road splits, turn north on to Harrison Boulevard. As Harrison Boulevard. crosses Hill Road (stop light), the road turns into Bogus Basin Road. 16 miles of endless curves, we counted them one day and came up with approximately 142 loving curves to enjoy. You'll arrive exhilarated and refreshed, as it's 10-15 degrees cooler at the 6,000 ft mark. A great local coffee house, Moxie Java, is located in the 17th Street Albertsons Market Place. For eats, 13th Street in the north end is a great spot to watch the local attractions. • Lucky 13 - the local hangout: pizza, sandwiches and the mountain bikers hangout for the summer. • Goodies - the place to be for a chocolate fix or ice cream sundae. • Richard’s - pastries and caffeine for the road. • Gas stations throughout town and at the intersection of Hill Road and Bogus Basin Road. A

Hyde Park - North End gathering place.

Governor’s residence on the hill - the one with the big flag.

Moxie Java - Fabulous coffee roasted locally!

RIDE INFO • West on State Street • North on Highway 55, 68 miles to New Meadows • Highway 95 to Cambridge, 47 miles • Continue on to Emmett, 72 miles • Highway 16 from Emmett to State Street (ID 44), 20 miles

95 Riggins

Approximate miles: 270 Take a few minutes out and ride up Hwy 95 north approximately 2.5 miles to the 45th parallel New Meadows Fruitvale Council

McCall Donnelly

Cambridge

Cascade

Midvale

Weiser

Ola

Sweet

Banks

Emmett

Horseshoe Bend

Star

Lowman

Eagle State Street

Boise

Boise-New MeadowsWeiser-Emmett

The Eagle-New Meadows-Emmett ride takes you north - west - south and a little east to end up where you began. New Meadows is home of Zim's Hot Springs resort. 2.5 miles north of New Meadows on US 95 lies the imaginary line of the 45th Parallel - A great photo stop! (Sign-posted line marks the spot halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.) Since 1953, Weiser has been the home of the National Old-time Fiddlers Festival, a weeklong musical celebration of fiddlers & friends from around the world. This annual festival is held in June. A great ride for an afternoon! Approximately 270 mile loop from Boise â&#x20AC;˘ Services available along the way

Banner Summit 7056 ft

A Garden Valley

Banks

Stanley

Lowman Horseshoe Bend 55

INTERSTATE

Galena Summit 8701 ft

Boise

tre

Arco 26 93

Sun Valley Ketchum

Hailey

Fairfield

Carey

Mtn. Home

Craters of the Moon National Monument

INTERSTATE

26 93

Shoshone

RIDE INFO Boise to The Craters of the Moon and The Sun Valley Loop • Take I-84 to Mtn Home exit to Fairfield • Follow 20 across the plains to the intersection of 75 • Follow 20 through the flashing light at 75 • The Craters are located after Carey and before Arco

Boise

Craters of the Moon and Sun Valley

Craters of the Moon and Sun Valley The Craters of the Moon ride is a destination journey, so we incorporated the Sun Valley Loop into the map section. Craters of the Moon is located southwest of Arco, Idaho, in the Picabo Volcanic Field occupying 715,000 acres of federal land. The Craters were declared a national monument by President Coolidge in 1924. Since then the monument has been expanded through five presidential proclamations. The most recent and largest expansion occurred when President Clinton signed a proclamation enlarging it 13 fold. “The strangest 75 square miles on the North American continent.” “An outdoor museum of volcanism.” “A weird lunar landscape.” These are just a few of the things said about the Craters of the Moon. The central focus is the Great Rift, a 62-mile long crack in the earth's crust. The Great Rift has some wonderful features; craters, lava tubes, deep cracks, and vast lava fields that form a strangely beautiful volcanic sea on central Idaho's Snake River Plain. The first volcanic eruptions occurred at Craters of the Moon about 15,000 years ago. The most recent ended about 2,100 years ago. A Shoshone Indian legend speaks of a serpent on a mountain who, angered by lightening, coiled around and squeezed the mountain until liquid rock flowed, fire shot from cracks and the mountain exploded. 180 Miles - From Boise to the “weird lunar landscape.” See the Sun Valley Loop for info on the loop. Craters of the Moon - Take I-84 to Mountain Home/Fairfield Exit. Follow 20 across the plains to the intersection of 75, continue on 20 past Carey. • Full Services in Boise, Fairfield, Carey, Ketchum, Stanley and Lowman A

Banner Summit

Galena Summit

Craters of the Moon

Banks

Horseshoe Bend

Emmett Old Emmett Highway

55 16

Eagle/ Star

Boise State

Str eet

RIDE INFO • Take State Street (going west) • Go North on the Old Emmett Highway • Go East on Highway 52 to Horseshoe Bend • Head South on Highway 55 back to State Street

Boise

Emmett, Idaho

Emmett, Idaho Emmett, Idaho is a small community 30 miles northwest of Boise. The fur trappers were the first whites to arrive here and the town was named after the first white male born in the area. Emmett is known for its vast fruit crop and is considered the richest fruit growing area of Idaho. 70 Miles round trip - The Locals’ Favorite! Take State Street west, going through some old western towns - Eagle then Star - past the Highway 16 Exit. Keep going west to the Old Emmett Highway. Get on Highway 52 and head north for a few miles. After going through town bear right to stay on 52. Enjoy a set of sweepers that will take you into Horseshoe Bend. You will end up on Highway 55. Follow Highway 55 south to State Street and you're back in Boise. Head back into Eagle for great food. • Smokey Mountain Pizza - Pizza, sandwiches, coconut shrimp! • River Rock Ale House - A favorite here is the fish tacos. • DaVinci’s - Dinners after 5:00 pm with a great selection of Italian dishes, wines and desserts. • Full Services in Boise, Eagle, Star, Emmett and Horseshoe Bend

Buckhorn Lookout

204

To Lewiston

Minam

a ah

3 697

Wallow

799

Lostine

Imbler

350

Enterprise

Hat Point Overlook

Riv aha Imn

Imnaha 40 42

Elgin

Joseph

Hells Canyon Creek Recreation Site

Island City Cove

La Grande 203

Wallowa Lake

39 Salt Creek

Union

Recreation Area

396

39 55

To Portland

Sn ak e

Ri ve r

315

Hells Canyon Dam

Fish Weir Hells Canyon Overlook

237 203

Medical Springs North Powder Pondosa

Clear Creek Recreation Area

Copperfield d

I-84

Haines

Oxbow Dam

Halfway Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Hole-in-the-Wall Landslide

Baker City

Brownlee Dam

Richland

71 To

T I-84 T o

rid

ise

RIDE INFO Journey from the river's edge to the mountain tops and down to the valley floor. To get there: â&#x20AC;˘ West on I-84 to Baker City, approximately: 130 miles â&#x20AC;˘ Begin loop at Baker City on Hwy 86 to Richland

US Forest Service Offices Camp Grounds 5555 Forest Roads

Boise to Baker City .............................. approximately 130 miles (I-84) Loop from Baker City to La Grande............... approximately 220 miles solid line (Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) From La Grand back to Baker City ........ approximately 50 miles (I-84) dotted line approximately 61 miles (203) dotted line Baker City back to Boise...................... approximately 130 miles (I-84) Total Mileage: 591 miles

Hells Canyon Byway

Hells Canyon Byway Journey from the river's edge to the mountaintops and down to the valley floor. • West on I-84 to Baker City, approximately 130 miles • Begin loop at Baker City on Hwy 86 to Richland Considerations: No services between Joseph and Halfway. Make sure you have plenty of gas. Overnight lodging available • Reservations Recommended • Camping is offered. Visitors Centers are located: Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center • 88401 Hwy 82 National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center • 22267 Hwy 86 Nez Perce Interpretive Center • 209 E. 2nd Street La Grande City Visitor Center • 102 Elm Street Enterprise City Visitor Center • 936 West North Street Baker City Visitor Center • 490 Campbell Street Baker City, OR The town is in part a historic district filled with beautifully restored commercial buildings and homes of the 19th and early 20th century. Hole in the Wall Slide, OR A major landslide, which once temporarily dammed the Powder River, covers the original road. The new road provides an excellent view of the slide. The slide is just a few miles east of Baker City. Halfway, OR Halfway lives up to its name; it is the midway point between the town of Pine and the gold mines of Cornucopia. Hells Canyon Overlook, OR Paved overlook provides outstanding views of McGraw Creek, Hells Canyon and the Seven Devils Mountains. Joseph, OR Joseph is a flourishing art community with a national reputation for its top quality bronze galleries and summer activities and events. La Grande, OR Home of Eastern Oregon University, it is a center for commerce, education, health services and government.

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Nampa Exit# 35

Murphy

Jordan Valley

Sn a

Boise

INTERSTATE

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Sn ak eR g in

Burns Jct

RIDE INFO

Boise

• Take I-84 west to Exit #35, Hwy 55 Nampa Blvd to Marsing • Turn left onto Nampa Blvd., Hwy 55 head south for 1 mile then turn right and head southwest • Turn right on Hwy 55 and head west • Turn left onto US 95, follow 95 south to Jordan Valley • Continue south on 95 • At Danner there is a sign to turn right Danner Loop Road is a 3 mile gravel road which will take you to the grave site

Jordan Valley & Danner, OR

Jordan Valley & Danner, OR When the explorers Lewis and Clark asked the Shoshone woman Sacajawea and her husband, French trapper Toussaint Charbonneau, to act as interpreters for their expedition, the couple brought along their two-month-old son, Jean Baptiste. Over the course of the two-year journey, baby Baptiste won the hearts of the rough men of the corps. Captain Clark called him "my little dancing boy." Jean Baptiste Charbonneau is buried in Danner, Oregon. The ride to his burial site takes you through Jordan Valley and the high plains of southeastern Oregon. If you continue on 95 for another 30 miles to Burns Junction you can fill your tank with gas and your sweet tooth with apple pie, both available at the only building in town. 102 Miles from Boise Take I-84 west to Exit #35 Hwy 55 Nampa Blvd to Marsing. Turn left onto Nampa Blvd., Hwy 55 head south for 1 mile then turn right and head southwest, turn right on Hwy 55 and head west. Turn left onto US 95, follow 95 south to Jordan Valley, continue south on 95. At Danner you will see the sign to turn right on to a gravel road marked “Danner Loop Road,” 3 miles will take you to the burial site. • Services available in Boise, Nampa, Marsing, Jordan Valley and Burns A

Jordan Craters - Monogenetic Volcanic Field

Owyhee County Museum

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau Burial Site

WASHINGTON 3 Hells Canyon Nat’l Recreation Area To Clarkston/Lewiston

Imnaha

To Grangeville

Riggins Elgin

350

ph Jose

Enterprise

Imnaha Hwy

LaGrande

Salt Creek Summit 6102 ft

Wallowa Lake State Park

Oxbow Dam

McCall

Halfway

Cambridge

Baker City

INTERSTATE

IDAHO

RIDE INFO • • • • •

State Street (going west) Hwy 16 to 95 95 North to Cambridge 71 NW to Oxbow Dam OR 86 (Baker, Cooperfield Hwy) to 39 • 39 (Wallowa Mt. Loop) to 350 (Imnaha Highway)

Weiser

Banks

Payette Ontario

New Plymouth Emmett 16

OREGON

Eagle INTERSTATE

Joseph, Oregon

Boise

Joseph, Oregon Chief Joseph, Nez Perce Indian Chief, was born in 1840 in the Wallowa Valley, what is now Northeast Oregon. His given name Hin-mah-too-Yah-Lat-Kekt translates to “thunder rolling down the mountain.” In 1877, Joseph and his band of Nez Perce were ordered to leave the Wallowa valley for a reservation in Idaho. This began the famous flight to Canada, ending with Joseph's bitter capture just forty miles from Canada. His surrender speech has become the most famous statement in American Indian History. Chief Joseph is best known for his resistance to the US government's attempts to force his tribe on to reservations. 225 Miles of curvy riding and spectacular scenery to Joseph, Oregon. Take State Street west to Highway 16, continue north to 95, at Cambridge take 71 west to Oxbow Dam then 86 west to 39. Follow signs to Joseph, OR. • Wildflour Bakery & Cafe - Main Street - Traditional crusty breads made with organic flours. Wide variety of cuisines and vegetarian options. • Outlaw Restaurant & Saloon - Large lunch and dinner menu, from steaks to burgers. An Ice Cream Bar! • Old Town Cafe - Look for the coffee cup screen door! Breakfast all day! Salads, homemade soups and sandwiches. Can't leave town without trying the Award Winning Chocolate Pie, not to mention the Whiskey Bread Pudding. • Services available in Boise, Eagle, Emmett, Payette, Cambridge and Joseph A

Oxbow Dam

A must in Joseph is the Wallowa Lake Tramway ride at the Ferguson Ski Resort. A 15 minute ride to 8,200 feet, the steepest vertical rise in North America. The view takes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Lake and Idaho's Seven Devil's Mountain Range. Open June - September.

Lewiston

Clarkston

RIDE INFO • State Street West to Hwy 55 • North on 55 to 95 • 129 South turns into 3 Just follow the directions below.

129

MILEAGE

Grangeville

Boise - Grangeville ...... 200WASHINGTON Grangeville Clarkston/Lewiston.......... 70 Clarkston/Lewiston Enterprise............................ 90 Enterprise - Elgin .......... 45 Elgin - LaGrande .......... 44 LaGrande - Baker City .. 44 Baker City - Unity .......... 72 Unity - Vale .................... 65 Vale - Boise ................... 78 approximate miles 708

3 Hells Canyon Nat'l Recreation Area

95 Imnaha Riggins 204

Elgin 82

Enterprise

Joseph

LaGrande

INTERSTATE

Cambridge

McCall

Halfway

Oxbow Dam

Baker City

Dooley Mtn Summit 5392ft

INTERSTATE

245

IDAHO

Unity Weiser Ironside

26 Banks

Payette

Vale

OREGON 20

Ontario

20 26 INTERSTATE

Lewiston, Baker City, Vale et

Boise

Lewiston, Baker City, Vale A two day loop from Boise taking you north to Lewiston/Clarkston through mighty sweepers and back via the high plateau of Oregon and finally through the tight turns of Hells Canyon. Miles - Depends on the route you ride, See map for mileage sections. Head west on State Street to Highway 55 (seems like the road to get out of town). Follow 55 through McCall and on to Riggins where the Little Salmon meets the Main Salmon. Riggins is the start of many whitewater rafting trips. When you reach Clarkston take 129 South, a great curvy road heading for the high plateau of eastern Oregon. In Joseph there's an aerial tram that takes you up the mountain for a fabulous view of the Seven Devils! Depending on your time and commitments there are lots of roads to take...let the wind take you there!

â&#x20AC;˘ Services available in Boise, McCall, Riggins, Grangeville, Lewiston/Clarkston, Enterprise and Joseph

Joseph, OR Wallowa Lake Tramway ride at the Ferguson Ski Resort

Oxbow Dam

Baker City, OR - Oregon Trails Museum

Vale, OR - Outside Gallery - Over 23 murals

RIDE INFO

MONTANA

• • • • •

90 93

Missoula LoLo Hot Springs 3

Orofino Lewiston

Nez Pe rce Indi Reservan ation

Lolo 90

LoLo Pass 5235 ft

• •

•

Kooskia

•

Grangeville

State Street West to Hwy 55 Hwy 55 North to Grangeville 13 through Kooskia to 12 Over Lolo Pass to Missoula 93 South thru Salmon and Challis 75 to Stanley 21 North to Banner Summit down to Lowman and then on to Idaho City From Idaho City follow 21 into Boise and it will bring you out on to Warm Springs Road Stay on Warm Springs Road to intersection at Broadway Back in downtown Boise

MILEAGE Riggins

Boise - Grangeville ............ 229 Grangeville - Lolo............... 158 Lolo - Salmon .................... 129 Salmon - Lowman.............. 174 Lowman - Idaho City............ 33 Idaho City - Boise ................ 40 approximate total 763 mileage for loop

Salmon

IDAHO

New Meadows McCall

Challis 55

21 INTERSTATE

Banks

Stanley

Garden Valley Lowman

Horseshoe Bend

Boise

Sun Valley Ketchum

Idaho City

Hailey INTERSTATE

Fairfield Carey 26 93

Mtn. Home Gooding

INTERSTATE

Twin Falls

Lolo Pass 93

Lolo Pass Lolo is located in Missoula County, Montana, 11 miles south of Missoula along Highway 93 near Cleveland Mountain. An important junction in Western history, Lolo is a gateway to the Bitterroot Valley. Visit the Lolo Pass visitors Information Center on US 12 near the Idaho/Montana border to learn more about the historic Lolo Trail, used by the Nez Perce Indians as a buffalo trail and by the Lewis and Clark Expedition en route to the Pacific. The buildings at The Lolo Visitor Center are part of the Old Mud Creek Ranger Station, built near Lolo Hot Springs in 1923. They were moved to Lolo Pass & restored in 1977. Missoula, Montana began as a tenuous settlement known as Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate. In 1860, CP Higgins & Francis Worden saw trade possibilities and opened a log store in the valley. The search for gold and the completion of Mullan Road in 1863 opened travel from Montana to Walla Walla, Washington. This brought people to the Missoula Valley which became known as Missoula, taken from the Salish Indian word "near the cold chilling waters." Approximately 763 Mile Loop Take State Street west to Hwy 55, north to Grangeville, Follow 13 through Kooskia to 12 which will take you over Lolo Pass to Missoula. To return to Boise, take 93 south through Salmon and Challis, at the intersection of 75/21 take 75 to Stanley then 21 north to Banner Summit, then down to Lowman and into Idaho City, Hwy 21 will take you into Boise via Warm Springs Road which intersects with Broadway which puts you back in downtown Boise! â&#x20AC;˘ Full services in Boise, McCall, New Meadows, Banks, Kooskia, Missoula, Stanley, Lowman and Idaho City A

Lolo Pass

Lolo Hot Springs

RIDE INFO • Head West on State Street to Hwy 55 then North to Banks • At Banks turn right at the bridge and head east to Garden Valley on Hwy 17 • In Lowman take 21 south to Idaho City • 21 takes you into Boise via Warm Springs Road

Banner Summmt 7056 ft A

Garden Valley

Banks

Lowman

Horseshoe Bend

ate

INTERSTATE

Idaho City

oa dw

Boise

Warm Springs Rd

INTERSTATE

84 Boise

Lowman Loop

Stanley

Lowman Loop One of the best Sunday morning rides, either way you ride this loop. Whitewater rivers run alongside much of the way, with spectacular views, elevations and mountain fresh air. 190 Miles - It is said that this ride has 641 curves and over 3,500 feet in elevation changes. From Boise, take State Street west to Highway 55, north along the river thru Horseshoe Bend to Banks. At the bridge, head east on Hwy 17 to Garden Valley, a long stretch with many splendid sweepers to enjoy. At Lowman, go right on Highway 21 to Idaho City. 73 fabulous miles back into Boise! Depending on which way you ride the loop and when you want to eat, there are excellent choices all along the ride. Because isn't that why we ride? Here's a few suggestions... • Riverside Restaurant in Horseshoe Bend • Calamity Jane's/Gold Mine in Idaho City • Crow’s Inn on Warm Springs Road • Full Services in Banks, Garden Valley, Lowman and Idaho City

Banner Summit - Just For the Fun of It!

Idaho City - Old western gold mine town

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Payette

Ontario, OR

Fort Wilson Fruitland

20 26

52 95

Letha

Nyssa, OR

Emmett Interstate

201

To McCall

84 16

Adrian, OR

Star

Homedale

(W Chinden Blvd)

Sunnyslope Interstate

84 55

Marsing

To Burns, OR or 95 Winnemucca, NV Swartz Corner

RIDE INFO • • • • • • • • • •

West on Hwy 44 (State Street) North on Hwy 16 Continue on Hwy 52 to Payette South on either Hwy 95 or 20/26 At Nyssa take Hwy 201 to Homedale Hwy 55 to Marsing Sunnyslope Rd/N ID-55 ID-55 becomes W Karcher Rd Right onto Northside Blvd Merge onto I-84 E toward Boise

Eagle To Boise Eagle Rd

Caldwell

44 (State Street)

Melba

Nyssa-Payette

To Boise

Nyssa-Payette The Nyssa-Payette ride takes you on roads made for riding through Idaho and Oregon. Nyssa, Oregon and side trips Brown's Buffalo Ranch: 720 Stephens Boulevard (just off Fairview), Nyssa, OR. Visitors are welcome to view American bison as they roam about this modern ranch. Brown's offers various cuts of meat and sausage. Gift packs and other items are also available. Oregon Trail "South Route:" Travel to Adrian, on Hwy 201, where the southern route of the Oregon Trail entered Oregon. Owyhee Dam: 35 miles south of Nyssa, view the Owyhee Dam with its "Glory Hole." Lake Owyhee: The state's largest lake stretches 52 miles behind the dam. Recreational facilities for boating, fishing, camping, etc. are available at the State Park and resort. Leslie Gulch: 78 miles south of Nyssa, offers spectacular rock formations and great opportunities to view many species of wildlife including big horn sheep. "Shutter bugs" should bring plenty of film. Marsing, Idaho is the gateway to Owyhee County and home of one of the few Jet Sprint Boat racetracks in the United States. Marsing, Idaho is also home to Hell's Canyon Winery, Koening Vineyards and St. Chapelle Winery. Approximately 160 mile loop. Add 50 miles to go out to Melba and back. â&#x20AC;˘ This is a great afternoon ride. â&#x20AC;˘ Take a quick 25 mile (one way) diversion for a great meal and homemade pie at The Blue Canoe in Melba. Be sure to call for hours. 208.495.2269.

INTERSTATE

84 Nampa

Meridian/Kuna Exit 69

Boise

Kuna

Blacks Creek Res.

Melba

Sn ak e

Murphy

INTERSTATE

Swan Falls

ver

RIDE INFO • I-84 West • Meridian/Kuna Exit - 44 ID 69 • At the stop sign turn -south into Kuna • Follow signs to Swan Falls

Boise

Swan Falls

Swan Falls Swan Falls is approximately 40 miles south of Boise. It lies along a quiet and isolated stretch of the Snake River. Swan Falls lies within the Snake River Birds of Prey area which is home to falcons, eagles, owls and hawks...so bring your binoculars. At the north shore picnic area there is a display of petroglyphs; prehistoric markings left by ancient Indian tribes. Accompanying the petroglyphs are explanations of what some of the symbols might mean. The Swan Falls project is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the Snake River. The project was constructed at the turn of the century to provide power to the gold & silver mines in the Owyhee Mountains. 40 Miles from Boise Take I-84 west to the Exit 44 Hwy 69 (Meridian / Kuna Exit). At the stop light proceed south into Kuna. Follow the signs to Swan Falls.

â&#x20AC;˘ Services available in Boise, Meridian and Kuna

Smiths Ferry Gravel Road from Ola to Smiths Ferry 55

Ola

Banks

Sweet A

Horseshoe Bend 55 St INTERSTATE

ate

Boise

INTERSTATE

84 RIDE INFO

Boise

• West on State Street • Highway 55 North to Horseshoe Bend • Pass through Horseshoe Bend and take a left at the sign for Emmett, Hwy 52 • It's a 9 mile ride to the turnoff for Sweet & Ola

Sweet & Ola

Sweet & Ola How do you know you've found Sweet, Idaho? If you've come across a gurgling spring along the roadside in a picturesque village in Idaho and you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in Kansas, it's Sweet! 70 Miles to the world of Sweet & Ola Take State Street out of town (west) to Highway 55. Ride north to Horseshoe Bend, pass thru town and take a left at the sign for Emmett (Hwy 52). It's a 9 mile ride to the Sweet/Ola turnoff. When you find shade trees and the gurgling water, you are in Sweet. After quenching your thirst, keep riding to Ola for some great sweepers along the way and fresh pie. The pie is easy to find, it's the only restaurant in town with all the antiques (good, old stuff!) piled high outside.

â&#x20AC;˘ Full Services in Boise, Chevron Station on Highway 55, and in Horseshoe Bend

Fresh Spring Water Source in Sweet

Banner Summit 7056 ft

A Garden Valley

Banks

Stanley

Lowman

Galena Summit 8701 ft

Horseshoe Bend B

INTERSTATE

Boise

Sun Valley Ketchum Hailey

Fairfield 20

Mtn. Home INTERSTATE

84 RIDE INFO

Boise

• Head west on State Street to Hwy 55, north to Banks • At Banks take Hwy 17 to Garden Valley, (Enjoy the curves!) • At the Lowman junction, turn left on 21 to Stanley • In Stanley take Hwy 75 South to Ketchum, Sun Valley • Follow 75 thru Hailey & Bellevue, at the flashing yellow light take 20 to Fairfield • 20 continues on to Interstate I-84 to Boise

Sun Valley Loop

Sun Valley Loop Sun Valley, America's first ski resort, is approximately 150 miles NE of Boise. Sun Valley was developed through the efforts of Averill Harriman and became famous as the playground for the stars. Ernest Hemingway arrived in Sun Valley in 1939 to work on his novel “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Hemingway is buried in Ketchum, where he died in 1961. Some of the stars that sometimes live in the area are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Hanks. 350 Miles Round Trip - From the Peaks of the White Clouds to Star Gazing From Boise, take State Street out to Highway 55, north on 55 to the bridge at Banks, take a right, then it’s a nice long stretch through Garden Valley (Highway 17) with many splendid sweepers to enjoy. Continue north on Highway 21 to Banner Summit, a nice 7,056 ft! The road will carve through the rugged Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In Stanley you will be at 6,200 feet surrounded by the great beauty of the Sawtooth Mountains. You'll reach your top height at Galena Summit 8,701 feet. You will then roll through the resort towns of Ketchum, Sun Valley and straight through to Hailey and Bellevue. Follow 75 to the flashing light (intersection with Highway 20). From there continue on to Fairfield. Highway 20 will take you to Mountain Home and I-84, then back to Boise on the Interstate. Stanley Spots for those hunger pains: • Papa Brunee's, located on Ace of Diamonds, across from the Post Office • Smiley Creek Lodge 22 miles south of Stanley on Hwy 75 toward Sun Valley Ketchum/Sun Valley Area: • Apples Bar & Grill - Located at the base of the Baldy Mountain • Desperados - The local Mexican joint • Sun Valley Lodge - Does a fantastic brunch • Kneadery - A local landmark • Full Services in Boise, Banks, Lowman, Stanley and Ketchum A

Banner Summit

Galena Summit

RIDE INFO • West on State Street • North on Highway 55, 94 miles to Donnelly

In Donnelly • Left on Roseberry Rd • Left on Norwood Rd • Right on Tamarack Falls Rd • Left on West Mountain Rd • 3.5 miles to Tamarack

Riggins

McCall DONNELLY

Cambridge

SEE INSERT

Cascade

Roseberry Rd

Norwood Rd

95 55

DONNELLY

Tamarack Falls Rd

State Street

E AD

Horseshoe Bend

ASC EC LAK

Lowman

R in nta

M st We

Banks

Boise

Tamarack

Tamarack Tamarack Resort is located in Central Idaho - 90 miles north of the capital city of Boise. The Frank Church Wilderness lies at Tamarack's doorstep. The Frank Church Wilderness is the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states and spreads eastward covering six national forests. Tamarack is named after the signature grove of Tamarack trees that sit on the mountainside north of the resort's entrance. Tamarack Resort offers four full seasons of activity. • Summit elevation 7,700' • 850 Skiable acres • 35 runs • 7 lifts • Lifts will serve 600+ acres of groomed trails and 1,100 acres of skiable terrain • 2 Terrain Parks • Super Pipe 18' H 400 Ft L and 16 degree pitch • Snowshoeing • Nordic Skiing • Snowmobiling • Robert Trent Jones II Signature Gold Course • Mountain Bike & Hiking Trails • Water activities on Lake Cascade include waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking and sailing Phone: 877.tam.resort www.tamarackidaho.com Approximately 100 miles from Boise • Services available in Boise, Horseshoe Bend, Cascade and Donnelly • See Eagle-New Meadows-Emmett ride for additional choice on return trip to Boise

Boise INTERSTATE

84 20 75

Mountain Home

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King H Ha 78 mm ett

Bliss

Shoshone

Glenns Ferry Hagerman

93 Jerome

B 30 Buhl

Twin Falls

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84 30

Burley

RIDE INFO • I-84 East to Mtn Home (1st Exit and follow signs to Hammett • Take a right a few miles past Hammett (avoid getting back on I-84) • After Glenns Ferry, cross over the Interstate to King Hill then around the great right sweeper and before you get back to I-84 you can take an unmarked left to see the most unspoiled part of old highway 30 • This will cross over I-84 again at Bliss where you will turn right toward Hagerman Boise

Thousand Springs

Thousand Springs Thousand Springs is an abundance of natural springs. The Snake River Plains Aquifer is the source for the water and is one of the largest ground water systems in the world. Also worth seeing is Shoshone Falls, at 212 feet, the falls are 52 feet higher than Niagara Falls. 200 Miles Round Trip - A ride that can't be beat with sights to see and a great dinner stop. Use Old Highway 30 rather than the freeway, and you will see how we once traveled on narrow, windy two-lane roads which have little or no traffic on them. Hmmm, sounds a little bit like motorcycle heaven to me. Take I-84 as far as Mountain Home, take the first exit and follow signs for Hammett. A couple miles past Hammett you need to take a right to avoid getting back on I-84, (you're heading for Glenns Ferry now) after Glenns Ferry cross over the Interstate & head to King Hill, then around the great right sweeper and before you get back to I-84 you must take an unmarked left to see the most unspoiled part of the old Hwy 30. This winds through ranch land and crosses I-84 again at Bliss where you'll turn right toward Hagerman. At the end of the town (Hagerman) on your right is a wild game restaurant called Snake River Grill. After dinner, head on down the road to view Thousand Springs in the bluffs overlooking the Snake River. â&#x20AC;˘ Full Services available in Bliss, Hagerman, Buhl and Twin Falls A

Bruneau Sand Dunes

Hagerman Fossil Beds, Snake River Grill

Shoshone Falls

Carmela Winery, Restaurant & Golf Course in Glenns Ferry, ID

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D Halfway

Oxbow Dam

Baker City

Cambridge

Dooley Mtn Summit 5392ft

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245

Unity Weiser Ironside

26 Payette

Vale A 20

Ontario 20 26 INTERSTATE

Boise

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Boise

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I-84 West 20/26 to Vale 26 North to Unity 245 West Over Dooley Mtn Summit to Baker City Take Hwy 7 thru Baker City Hwy 86 East to Oxbow Dam 71 SE to Cambridge 95 South thru Weiser, Payette I-84 West to Boise

Vale, Cambridge Loop

Vale, Cambridge Loop Vale, Oregon is well known as the pheasant hunting capital of Oregon. It is also a community situated on the Old Oregon Trail. Valeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture and progress of early settlers are depicted on murals throughout the town. It's an outside gallery reflecting Vale Heritage in over 23 murals. Baker City, Oregon was once considered to be the premier social center along the Oregon Trail. In Halfway, there is the true blue working bison ranch which gives a variety of tours, Hells Canyon Bison Ranch. Cambridge, Idaho, the gateway to Hells Canyon, 100 miles north of Boise, is the home of the oldest published newspaper in the state of Idaho. Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America, approximately 5500 feet in depth and 40 miles in length. 340 Miles - The Loop - A fun loop whichever way you ride it. I-84 West, 20/26 to Vale. From Hwy 26 to Unity, some open expanses, long sweeping curves and a lack of folks living out here. From Unity, taking 245 east, the stretch gently winds along the Burnt River bottom. When 245 turns north to head up over Bald and Dooley Mountains, lots of real nice corners encourage you to check out the amount of ground clearance on your bike. Then you hit Hwy 7 and proceed through Baker City. Take Hwy 86 east out of Baker City past the Oregon Trail Museum (definitely worth a visit). Route 86 then winds over to Halfway. At Oxbow Dam, take 71 south to 95 which will put you back on I-84. â&#x20AC;˘ Services in Boise, Vale, Unity, Baker City and Cambridge A

Vale, Oregon Over 23 Outside Murals

Oregon Trail Museum

Hells Canyon Bison Ranch

Oxbow Dam