I am leaving Iowa to tour southern Idaho. I have been to northern Idaho so wanted to see what the south was like. Let me know your favorite roads and favorite towns to stay at. Thanks

 

Bring water

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Paper maps available in many stops. I got mine at Trudy's on 21. Lots of roads, lots

 

Depends on how far south you mean. 93 from Missoula south to Arco is a nice road. From Highway 20 head north on 75 through Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley to Stanley. From there, west on 21 for a fantastic ride along the Payette River. You can continue on to 17 west then 55 to Emmett, or stay on 21 (Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route) going south to Boise. For south of Boise, I'm at a loss.

 

Go to Craters of the Moon National Park!!! Lava fields in the middle of Idaho, who knew? Take the walk through the lava tubes, really cool stuff, pun intended.

Yes bring water, very hot and dry. Watch for high winds and coyotes.

In Ketchum, you apparently can go to Hemingway's house and other points of interest regarding his time in Idaho. Pioneer Saloon had good ribs and steak.

 

Find Lowman on your map and see if you can work that road in. That Hell's Canyon area along the Idaho-Oregon border is great riding also....Brownlee-Wallowa Mtn Rd-Joseph-Clarkston. Good times ahead.

 

Yes I plan on staying in the southern Idaho mountains as much as possible. Pinedale Wyoming, Idaho falls, Stanley, Garden valley, McCall, back down to Boise, on up to Stanley again and than south to Ketchum and heading back east by the Craters. Mostly in the mountains so hopefully it isn't to hot. Will be finding motels along the way with 350-450 mile days.

 

only hot down out of the mountains. As soon as you start heading back up the temperature dropped nicely.

 

You might avoid the Lowman Loop (Hwy 21). It is down to 1 lane, and was told it would be that way for awhile (possibly rest of summer). Stretch between Lowman and Banks I believe.

 

Been high 80's low 90's lately by the way. Pretty darn nice!

 

From Idaho Falls, US 26 to Jackson, WY. Then take the Teton Pass Hwy over to Victor, ID. Go north through Driggs or south back to 26 and ride Swan Valley the opposite direction back to Idaho Falls. I think you'll like it.