Upper Bruneau Canyon
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Upper Bruneau Canyon represents some of the most remote locations in the state of Idaho. The jeep trails used on this outing were not technically challenging and four-wheel drive in dry conditions is not required. However, there are sections of this outing where the jeep trail is very rocky. Quality tires are a must. Do not attempt in wet weather.
Begin this adventure at the ghost town of Grasmere on US 51 south of Bruneau, Idaho. Drive south on US 51 about 0.3 miles past Grasmere to coordinates: 42° 22.29' north, 115° 53.09' west. Turn left on an all-season road which heads to the southeast.
After 11.75 miles, reach coordinates: 42° 13.77' north, 115° 46.89' west. Continue straight.
After 2.68 miles, reach coordinates: 42° 12.36' north, 115° 44.63' west. This is along a little creek. Take the jeep trail along the creek downstream about 1/4 mile to reach the White homestead.
The White homestead
The White homestead
Return to the main trail continuing in the same direction.
After 1.6 miles reach coordinates: 42° 09.32' north, 115° 44.52' west. Turn left.
After 3.43 miles to reach coordinates: 42° 08.16' north, 115° 41.00' west. Take the jeep trail to the left.
After a very short time reach coordinates: 42° 08.24' north, 115° 40.92' west. This puts you at the precipice of a very rugged jeep trail which drops into the canyon. We decided not to take it. Downstream from where the jeep trail meets the river is the Homer Bedal homestead.
Bruneau Canyon about 15 miles north of Nevada - simply stunning
Bruneau Canyon about 15 miles north of Nevada - simply stunning
Being the prudent explorers that we are, we did not venture down in
Being the prudent explorers that we are, we did not venture down in
This was the jeep trail down into the bottom of the canyon providing access to the Homer Bedal homestead
This was the jeep trail down into the bottom of the canyon providing access to the Homer Bedal homestead
The black streak was left by oil that drained out of a vehicle that had popped a hole in its transfer case, differential, or oil pan. Not sure how that got that one back home.
The black streak was left by oil that drained out of a vehicle that had popped a hole in its transfer case, differential, or oil pan. Not sure how that got that one back home.
You can see the jeep trail dropping into the canyon on the far right of the photo
You can see the jeep trail dropping into the canyon on the far right of the photo
Return the way you came in 1.8 miles to coordinates: 42° 08.80' north, 115° 42.86' west. Turn right.
After 2.27 miles reach coordinates: 42° 10.74' north, 115° 43.01' west. Take the jeep trail to the right. After 1.2 miles you reach a canyon overlook. There is a nasty foot trail which goes to the bottom of the canyon. At the bottom of the canyon a little upstream of this location is the Frank Triquero homestead.
The poplar trees along the creek in the middle of the image were at the location of the Frank Triquero homestead
The poplar trees along the creek in the middle of the image were at the location of the Frank Triquero homestead
Jarbidge Mountains in Nevada
Jarbidge Mountains in Nevada
As I have said before, this is hard country !
As I have said before, this is hard country !
Return the way you came in back to coordinates: 42° 10.74' north, 115° 43.01' west, turn right.
After about 1 mile, reach coordinates: 42° 11.51' north, 115° 43.47' west. Take the trail to the right.
After about 3.5 miles, reach coordinates: 42° 14.38' north, 115° 44.10' west. Take the trail to the right 1.7 miles until you reach a canyon overlook. At the bottom of the canyon, a little downstream of this location is the Indian Batt cabin.
Return the way you came in back to coordinates: 42° 14.38' north, 115° 44.10 ' west, go straight.
After 1.9 miles, reach coordinates 42° 14.60' north, 115° 45.79' west. This is the Eastman Place.
Continue straight 1.5 miles to coordinates: 42° 13.77' north, 115° 46.89' west. Turn right and drive 11.75 miles back to US 51.
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