An overhead view of a body of water surrounded by trees and rock formations in Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve. — Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, Wendell. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

a waterfall cascading down moss covered rock formations — Ritter Island, Wendell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a group of five people seated at a table raising their glasses together in a cheers on a patio — Elevation 486, Twin Falls. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Side view of Perrine Bridge crossing the Snake River. — Perrine Bridge over the Snake River, Twin Falls. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

a historic building surrounded by trees with a bench in the foreground — Ritter Island, Wendell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Thousand Springs Scenic Byway

Thousand Springs Scenic Byway gives road trippers a glimpse of some of Idaho’s remarkable geological wonders. Starting near Bliss, this route features canyon views, quaint small towns and Thousand Springs State Park—an expansive park made up of six separate park units with stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, wildlife and more.

Length

65.4 miles
105.2 km

Time

1 hour, 32 minutes

Region

South Central Idaho

When to Visit

Year-round

31 Byways. 31 Ways to Be Inspired.

A variety of scenic, natural, historic, recreational, archeological and cultural experiences can be found on Idaho’s 31 scenic byways. View the video to get a taste of the adventures that await you, and start planning your next road trip.

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Road Trip Tips

Turn-by-Turn Directions: Begins at I-84 near Bliss and follows U.S. 30 southeast through Twin Falls to Idaho 50, and then north on Idaho 50 to I-84. Also U.S. 93 from Twin Falls north to I-84.

Full services in: Bliss, Hagerman, Buhl, Kimberly and Twin Falls

Partial Services in: Filer and Hansen

Motorcycle Route: Yes

Full services: When gas, food and lodging are available
Partial services: When gas and a few other facilities are available