Tracking Emigrant Migration

Overview

 More than a century ago, fur trappers and emigrants followed an old Indian trail that crossed here on its way to Oregon. This north side branch of the Oregon Trail, the Emigrant Road, crosses the Snake River Canyons Park and portions of it are still visible today. In many places, the wagon trains were forced to follow a specified route through the rock outcroppings which wore the rocks they crossed to a smooth surface or created ruts. Go exploring and find these historic pioneer tracings from our Idaho past. 

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No Shooting

There is no recreational shooting permitted anywhere in the Snake River Canyons Park because of the presence of pedestrian, equestrian, biking, and small vehicle activities along with grazing cattle. Work is underway by the BLM, the Fish and Game Department and the Park board to design and develop a world-class shooting range near the Park. This proposed new public range will encompass a variety of shooting distances to accommodate rifle and pistol enthusiasts as well as an archery range. 

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Pet Friendly

The Snake River Canyons Park welcomes visitors with their pets. While the remote areas of the Park are appropriate for off-leash adventures, always have your leash handy as you are sharing the trails with others. Pets should always be on leash in the parking areas and the RV camp. 

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Rock Climbing

While not within the Snake River Canyons Park boundaries, the rock climbing areas in the Snake River canyon are accessed through Park land. One climbing venue is Tragic Alley, an area with seven climbing routes that were developed in 2017-2019. With spectacular views of Pillar Falls, these 40-50 foot sport routes are for adventurous intermediate climbers, range in grade from 5.9 to 5.11b, and include the valley’s only multi-pitch route. 

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Disc & Foot Golf

Dedicated in 2022, the Bridger Baxter Disc and Foot Golf Course opened for play at the corner of Silver Beach Road and Golf Course Road. This free 18-hole course is a challenging combination of elevations and obstacles, with a little Idaho wind thrown in. For disc players, there are the usual baskets on the course ‘greens’. For foot golf players, each of the 18 greens has a target hole for players to aim for. In the parking lot, there is a shelter with picnic tables for visitor comfort before or after play. 

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