Join us on February 11th for a dayhike along the River Canyon Trail in the Snake River Canyon!

 

We will meet at the IOA Hall at 9:30 AM, then caravan to the trailhead. Along the way, we will make a stop at the northeast end of the Lowe's Meridian parking lot (9:50 AM), where west valley residents can join us. The drive will take roughly one hour. The hike is a relatively easy 3.4 mile round-trip outing. The trail is located in the heart of the Snake River Birds of Prey Area, which is home to one of the densest populations of nesting raptors in the world. Bring your binoculars! Our destination will be an abandoned basalt-stone cabin that is a remnant of an old gold mining community. Author Cort Conley tells the story of one of the residents of this former community, Doc Hisom, in his book, "Idaho Loners".  Be sure to bring extra layers of warm clothes, water and a lunch.  For more info email: boiseclimbs@msn.com