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Looking over the water at Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area
Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area, Carey. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A starry night sky above Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, near Arco. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A father and child fishing together at Silver Creek Preserve
Silver Creek Preserve, near Bellevue. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
Car driving down Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway
Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway, in between Carey and Craters of the Moon National Monument. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and child high five in the Lava Flow Campground
Lava Flow Campground in Craters of the Moon National Monument. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and child in Arco
Arco, Idaho. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
Scenic shot of the North Crater Trail in Craters of the Moon National Monument
North Crater Trail, Craters of the Moon National Monument. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and child running up to the Inferno Cone Lookout
Inferno Cone Lookout, Craters of the Moon National Monument. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A pair looking up in the Indian Tunnel
Indian Tunnel, Craters of the Moon National Monument. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A ranger shows the Craters of the Moon map at the visitors center
Craters of the Moon National Monument Visitors Center. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and a child walking along the Caves Trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve.
Caves Trail, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, near Arco. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Big horn sheep wander together in Challis
Big Horn Sheep, Challis. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
starry night sky in Craters of the Moon
Starry skies at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve. Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism.
Two visitors walk up stairs outside in Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Visitor Center, Challis. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A wooden sign sharing facts and a map of Mount Borah, with Mount Borah during a clear, blue day in the background.
Mount Borah Signage, near Mackay. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Borah Peak as seen from the Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway
Borah Peak, The Lost River Mountains, along the Peaks To Craters Scenic Byway. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A hiker taking in the views at Mount Borah.
Mount Borah is Idaho’s tallest peak. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
The Lost River Mountains as seen from the Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway
The Lost River Mountains, along the Peaks To Craters Scenic Byway. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A car drives down Highway 26 just outside of Carey
Outside of Carey, along Highway 26. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and child walking through Silver Creek Preserve
Silver Creek Preserve, near Bellevue. Photo credit: Idaho Tourism.
A father and a child walking along the Caves Trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve.

Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway

This extraordinary byway is said to be the most diverse stretch of road in the Gem State—boasting everything from sky-piercing peaks to captivating craters. Hike around a vast ocean of lava flows at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, visit the tallest mountain in Idaho at Mount Borah or learn the history of the first city lit by atomic energy in Arco.

Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway

Length

143 miles
229 km

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Time

2 hours,
27 minutes

Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway

Region

Central Idaho

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When to Visit

Year-round

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Road Trip Tips

Turn-by-Turn Directions: Junction of Idaho 75 and U.S. 20 to Carey. U.S. 93 to Arco, continuing on U.S. 93 to junction of U.S. 93 and Idaho 75.

Full services in: Carey, Arco, Mackay and Challis

Full services: When gas, food and lodging are available

Nearby Adventures

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