Black Magic Canyon

Totally surreal basalt canyon seemingly out in the middle of nowhere in south-central Idaho. While the section of canyon described here is not technical, it's worth a visit in its own right just for the bizarre scenery. See below for options to make this a longer outing. Watch for owls and small animal bones.

The parking area is about 30min north of Shoshone. Follow ID-75 north about 5mi, then turn off onto E 520N. Follow the road east 3mi, until it turns north and continue another 5mi to the parking area on Kinzie Butte Rd. Park just after a bridge over the irrigation canal. Drop into the dry wash just east of the parking area and head north / upstream. The walls quickly close in after a few minutes.

Follow the canyon northwest about 0.75mi. There is one easy chimney to scramble along the way.