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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