One Of The Oddest Geological Wonders Is Located Right Here In Idaho
When it comes to fascinating geological wonders, it’s hard to beat what the Gem State has to offer. The awesome 43rd state of Idaho is treasured for its overwhelming mountains, stunning rock formations, and vast volcanic landscape by both visitors and lifetime Idahoans alike. Maybe you’ve heard of the City of Rocks National Reserve? Sure you have! We wrote about it just a few weeks ago. But it’s the uniquely inspiring, wildly underrated and totally unassuming Little City of Rocks that has us intrigued this time – and why not? It’s incredible!
Hidden away just north of Gooding and off of Highway 46, Idaho's Little City of Rocks is relatively unknown to most Idahoans.
There are actually two areas to take note of: the Little City of Rocks and the Gooding City of Rocks. Both, for all intents and purposes, blend together to create one expansive and underrated playground.
Here, eerie towering hoodoos, carved by wind and ancient freeze-erosion processes, are often covered with bright green mossy lichens.
In addition to hoodoos, mushroom caps, arches, and massive boulders dominate the landscape. It's fascinating, to say the least!
Idaho is just one epic place after another! Don’t forget your camera!
Getting here: Turn off Hwy 46 at: N43 06.391, W114 40.274 to reach the trailhead. Take note that the road into this little “city” is privately owned and may be closed off during adverse weather or muddy conditions; please be respectful!
