Malad Gorge SP - Idaho
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beagle39z
N 42° 51.798 W 114° 51.084
11T E 675519 N 4747873
This 652-acre park is located just off Interstate 84 at the Tuttle exit. People pass the park in an eye blink, never suspecting the spectacular canyon views that await them just a mile off the highway.
Malad Gorge gate is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm
Waymark Code: WM4P30
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2008
Views: 20
The Malad River crashes down stairstep falls and into the Devils Washbowl, then cuts through a beautiful 250-foot gorge on its way to the Snake River, 2-1/2 miles downstream.
Views of the gorge are best from the sturdy bridge that crosses the canyon. You can take a short hike to discover nearby fingers of the gorge where crystal-clear springs produce ponds and streams.
Park Type: Day Use
Activities:
Hiking, biking, picnicking, geocaching (there are 11 caches within the park) and day outings. The park has flush toilets and a group shelter.
Background:
Most of the history at this park is on the geologic scale. The cracks and folds of rock along the canyon cliffs record the movements of earth, lava and water.
The shorter history of humans in the area starts with the Indians, who piled rocks along the rim to capture bison and other game animals. The historic Kelton Trail runs through the park, providing Western-history buffs with excellent wagon ruts and traces of the Kelton Stage Stop.
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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