Pioneer
Historic Byway


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Location
Begins at the Utah state line and follows U.S. 91, then Idaho 34, north to U.S. 30 and then east to Soda Springs where it joins the Bear Lake-Caribou Scenic Byway From there, north on Idaho 34 toward the Wyoming state line.

 

Length
127 miles. Allow 2.5 hours.

 

Roadway
U.S. 91 is a two-lane road with some passing lanes. Idaho 34 is a two-lane road with one moderately steep grade between Wayan and the Wyoming border. This is a heavy snowfall area with most winter travel being made on a snow floor. The section of Idaho 34 between Soda Springs and the Wyoming border may occasionally be closed in the winter.

 

When to see it
Year round.

 

Special attractions
Bear River Massacre Site; Red Rock Pass; Niter Ice Cave; Black Canyon; Last Chance Canal; the world's only captive geyser in Soda Springs.


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