26 – Idaho City
Idaho City is a small, historic town in southwestern Idaho. It’s located in the Boise Basin, about 36 miles northeast of Boise.
daho City was founded in 1862 during the Boise Basin gold rush, which was the largest gold bonanza since the California gold rush. The town was once the largest city in the Northwest, with over 7,000 residents. Today, Idaho City is the county seat of Boise County and is part of the Boise City−Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Idaho City is a quaint town with a rich mining history and lots of outdoor activities. It’s also a safe location with a nostalgic feel. Attractions in Idaho City include the Boise Basin Museum.
More Information
https://visitidaho.org/travel-tips/a-day-trip-to-idaho-city-the-perfect-getaway/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_City,_Idaho
Coordinates: 43.82583, -115.83302
Elevation: 3921 ft
Difficulty: 1
What to Expect: Paved roads, plenty of twists and turns. Reports of deep potholes on Hwy 21 as you get close to Idaho City, so use caution.
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Nice easy ride up to Idaho City. Road some trails off of Elk Creek and Bear Run roads. Fun day riding between storms.
Clear roads, fun and senic ride.
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Quick Loman loop to get a few miles in and hit a couple points.
Came by way of HSB, Harris creek rd.and some other side trails
Took the street bikes out today for a lu ch run. Stopped off at Truddys for lunch
It wouldn’t be a trip to Idaho City without a piece of pie at Trudy’s. Oreo Chocolate Cream for the record.
A quick check in on my way up the mountain.
Great brisket French dip at the Gold Mine! Road was clear except for some sand/ grit in town. Lovely Sunday brunch run.