City of Rocks
Back Country Byway
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Location
The route begins along Idaho 77 at Albion south to the Connor Creek junction,
and continues south through Elba and Almo and the scenic City of Rocks National
Reserve. From the Reserve, the route follows Birch Creek to the City of Oakley
and the Oakley Historic District where it joins Idaho 27.
Length
49 miles. Allow I hour.
Roadway
Paved secondary highway from Albion to Connor Creek junction. Connor Creek
to Almo is a narrow winding paved road, and from Almo to Oakley the road is
graveled until it joins Idaho 27 at Oakley
When to see it
Best weather to travel is April to November. Call (208) 824-5519 for road
conditions.
Special attractions
The beautiful Albion Valley, including Pomerelle Ski Area and Lake Cleveland
Recreation Area; the Silent City of Rocks National Reserve; Oakley Historic
District.
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