Being that this past Friday was a federal
holiday, the refuge visitor center was closed and we had the day off. I decided to spend the day on another adventure- this time out at Bruneau Canyon. In order to get there, you first drive though an area with open range cattle, so there are cows in the middle of the road at times. Then, the road cuts through an Air Force bombing range, with signs along the way saying to watch out for falling objects. The road finally dumps you in a dirt parking lot where you are surrounded by cheat grass and other pokey plants. The canyon doesn't reveal itself until you take a few steps out of the parking lot, at which point the ground opens up into this beautiful canyon. There were flocks of birds flying throughout the canyon and you could hear the echoed sound of water rushing over the rocks below. I was super tempted to climb down into the canyon, but decided that wouldn't be a smart decision on my part in that I was by myself and out of cell service, so if things took a turn for the worst, there would be no coming back from that. Perhaps another time.
Allegedly there is a 5ish mile out and back rim hike, but the small unmaintained trails were littered with evil spikey plants that made for an unpleasant and fairly brief hike. I also couldn't find where exactly the 5 miles of trail was, as the direction I chose to go ended with an outcropping of the canyon putting an end to the trail. Regardless, it was a beautiful canyon.
Allegedly there is a 5ish mile out and back rim hike, but the small unmaintained trails were littered with evil spikey plants that made for an unpleasant and fairly brief hike. I also couldn't find where exactly the 5 miles of trail was, as the direction I chose to go ended with an outcropping of the canyon putting an end to the trail. Regardless, it was a beautiful canyon.
8/8 would recommend
How Neat Is That?!
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