This Highway That Winds Through An Idaho Canyon Is The Most Dramatic Road You'll Ever Drive
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Hugging Idaho’s western border is one of our state’s best-kept secrets: Hells Canyon. Often referred to as Idaho’s personal Grand Canyon, Hells Canyon is by far one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Seeing this incredible natural wonder is a must for every Idahoan, and we know of the perfect way. The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway stretches for 22 miles and it gives you a stunning view of the canyon’s rugged landscape. The feeling you’ll get as you drive along the canyon’s jagged walls is simply indescribable. Check out Idaho’s most dramatic scenic drive and add this to your bucket list ASAP.
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- How long is Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Idaho?
Idaho is home to numerous amazing scenic byways – at the time of this writing, there are 31 amazing designated scenic byways in Idaho! Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is just one of many, but it’s a doozy. It’s also pretty lengthy, coming in at an impressive 213 miles long! It makes for an amazing day (or longer) trip, and the scenery is just about unbeatable. Interestingly, this canyon is actually deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but it’s certainly nowhere near as famous. Learn more about this amazing canyon in Idaho.
- What are some other awesome scenic byways in Idaho?
As we said above, there are 31 awesome scenic byways in Idaho as of the time of this writing. They’re all awesome – after all, they were designated for a reason! Some of our other favorite scenic byways in Idaho include ones like:
- Teton Scenic Byway – Is there a more stunning landscape in the state of Idaho? We think not. If you’re a fan of stunning views and mountain ranges, this drive is the one for you.
- Lake Coeur d’Alene Scenic Byway – What's just as amazing as a mountain drive? A lake one. This 35-mile drive is perfect for lovers of all things water.
- Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway – If you’re afraid of heights, this one is not for you! Traverse high desert, lava flows, and some of the highest peaks in Idaho on this amazing adventure.
Learn more about all of these incredible scenic byways in Idaho, and then a few more!
- Are there any other notable scenic drives in Idaho?
Of course! The list of awesome scenic drives in Idaho is nowhere near limited to the above-mentioned drives. We have so many more favorites we’d love to tell you about, and some of those include:
- Elk River Backcountry Byway – If you’re a fan of incredible mountain roads, this is the byway for you! It’s a stunning drive through north-central Idaho that you’ll never forget.
- Sacajawea Historic Byway – Fans of remote places will adore this one, as it drifts through some of the most rural areas of our beautiful state. Small-town lovers will adore this one.
- Thousand Springs Scenic Byway – Oh, boy. We don’t know where to begin with this one! At 67 miles long, it’s not overly lengthy, but it’s beyond breathtakingly beautiful.
Learn more about all of these awe-inspiring scenic drives in Idaho.