South Fork of the Payette River, near Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Man riding a golf cart at Terrace Lakes Resort in Garden Valley — Terrace Lakes Resort, Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

A car drives around a corner in Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway — Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, between Garden Valley and Lowman. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Group of people launching a rafting boat at Swirly Canyon — Swirly Canyon Boat Launch. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, near Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

people in whitewater raft on a river — South Fork of the Payette River, near Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

people in inflatable kayaks on a river — South Fork of the Payette River, near Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Starlight Mountain Theatre, Garden Valley. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

A close-up of six swallowtail butterflies — Butterflies along the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Pine Flats Hot Springs over the South fork of the Payette River — Pine Flats Hot Spring, near Lowman. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

An aerial shot of the South fork of the Payette River — South Fork of the Payette River. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

South Fork of the Payette River, between Garden Valley and Lowman. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway

Following the South Fork of the Payette River, the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway offers plenty to do for outdoor adventurers—from whitewater rafting and wildlife viewing to fishing and hiking. If you’re not ready for the road trip to end, you’re in luck! This route joins both the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway and the Payette River Scenic Byway with an abundance of ways to explore.

Length

35.8 miles
57.6 km

Time

53 Minutes

Region

Southwest 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: The route travels along Banks-Lowman Road and can be accessed either at Banks along Idaho 55 or at Lowman along Idaho 21. Either point of access will lead back to Boise.

Full services in: Garden Valley and Lowman

Partial services in: Crouch

Motorcycle Route: Yes

Full Services: When gas, food and lodging are available

Partial Services: When gas and a few other facilities are available