Ste. Chapelle Winery tasting room beside a vineyard on a sloped landscape. — Ste. Chapelle Winery, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Ste. Chapelle Winery, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Parma Ridge Winery, Parma. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a man and woman sitting outside raising glasses of wine in a cheers, overlooking a vineyard — Parma Ridge Winery, Parma. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a man and woman sitting outside holding glasses of wine — Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a closeup of a plate of cheese, crackers, grapes, chocolate and nuts — Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

back view of two people at a wildlife refuge walking towards a lake — Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, near Nampa. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a man and woman holding glasses of wine in an open air room — Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

two people walking at a wildlife refuge beside a lake with mountains in the distance — Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, near Nampa. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

closeup of three fish tacos, two lime slices and a cup of sauce on a table — Orchard House Restaurant, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

closeup of a sandwich and onion rings on a table — Orchard House Restaurant, Caldwell. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a large rock beside a wooden sign surrounded by desert shrubs with mountains in the background — Map Rock, near Walters Ferry/Marsing. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a statue of a woman and child holding hands with a tree in the background — Old Fort Boise Park, Parma. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism

a sprawling view of a vineyard — Parma Ridge Winery, Parma. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

a person pouring a glass of wine with a platter of food in the background. — Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room, Caldwell. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

a man and woman sitting on a rock beside a river with a bridge across it — Old Highway 45 bridge over the Snake River, near Walters Ferry. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.

Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway

This 53-mile route meanders through some of southwestern Idaho’s rich agricultural lands, showcasing orchards, vineyards and a variety of rural experiences. Sample Idaho’s award-winning wineries as you sip your way through the Sunnyslope Wine Trail within this unique wine-growing region or explore historical sites, like Map Rock, while enjoying the scenic vistas found on this drive.

Length

53 miles
85.3 km

Time

1 hour, 30 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: South to north, the byway route begins on Idaho 45 at Walters Ferry, to Map Rock Road, to Chicken Dinner Road, to Lowell Road, to Plum Road, to Homedale Road, to Allendale Road, to Ustick Road, to Fargo Road, to Dixie Road, to Wamstad Road, to Apple Valley Road, to the intersection with US 20/26, to Nyssa, Oregon bridge.

Road Conditions: Canyon overlooks may not be accessible during winter.

Full services in: Nampa and Caldwell

Partial Services in: Melba, Marsing, Homedale, Wilder, Greenleaf, Notus and Parma

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

Nearby Adventures

Whether you’re looking to unwind or do a bit of bird or wildlife watching, there are plenty of stops along the Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway that will make your Idaho road trip truly unforgettable.