IDAHO
City Of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks, located in southcentral Idaho, contains some of the most impressive rock formations dating back billions of years. Though the park is small-14,107 acres-there are 11 miles of road open to snowmobilers. The City of Rocks was a historical landmark for emigrants traveling the California trail in the mid 1800s.
Snowmobiling is restricted to roadways when there is appropriate snow cover. An option for riders is to ride the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway, a roadway, connecting both the Almo (east) and the Emery Canyon (west). The road itself is about 6 miles long but follows a scenic path past Treasure Rock, Elephant Rock, Bath Rock and the Bread Loaves rock formations.
It's also possible to enter the reserve from its southwest corner, at the Junction entrance. From there it's a five-mile ride to where it meets the scenic byway. There is no fee to enter the reserve.
Sledders can also access the Sawtooth National Forest through the City of Rocks park roads. Snowmobilers use the Logger Springs Road, which heads north from the main park road in Emery Canyon, go past Finger Rock and into the national forest. The popular destination is Almo Park, where you boondock, hillclimb and play in open meadows of the Albion Mountains.
CRNR General Information
Snowmobiling is restricted to existing roadways only when there is adequate snow cover.
Snowmobiles must have current registration.
The reserve is open year round but reserve headquarters hours in the winter are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City of Rocks National Reserve
Elevation 5,500-6,200 feet
Snowfall 75-100 inches
Groomed Trails None
Location Southcentral Idaho
Entrance Fee None
Closest Trail System Howell Canyon
National Reserve Established 1988
Size 14,107 acres
Full-Service Town Burley
Nearest Airport Twin Falls (84 miles)
Information City of Rocks National
Reserve (208) 824-5519 or
www.nps.gov/ciro