Description
Tucked in the historic Old Centerville mining area of Boise County, Idaho, the Koppes Cemetery (also known as the Old Catholic Cemetery) offers a quiet, reflective stop for adventure motorcycle riders.
This small pioneer burial ground holds graves of the Koppes family and early Catholic settlers from the 1860s Boise Basin gold rush era, including blacksmith Michael Koppes. Dual-sport and ADV riders access it via forest roads off the Centerville Road from Idaho City or near Grimes Pass for a quick history break, photos, and a moment amid the pine-covered hills. Respect the maintained family site, pack in/pack out, and ride safe on the rugged backroads.
More Information
Coordinates: 43.918086, -115.896580
Elevation: 4350 ft
Difficulty: 2
What to Expect:
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3 Check-Ins
Here I was thinkin' that I tagged the hell out of this site, and then I read Chatty's post and realize I missed the Catholic cemetery right by Koppes. I can't think of a better site/ride to visit twice. I really like this area (looks up Realtor.com for home/acreage prices).
I'll be doing the Summer 7 on the 20th, and we'll visit this site if you fancy joining us.
See my check-in for the Catholic Cemetery. https://motoidaho.com/challengesite/2026-51-centerville-catholic-cemetery/
