Jump Creek Canyon

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This canyon hosts a surprising waterfall and a lush riparian community filled with waterbirch and red osier dogwood trees. Visitors to this scenic area can enjoy hiking on the easy quarter-mile Jump Creek Falls Trail or picnicking near the rock crevices and meandering stream. Swimmers will find the perfect spot to take a refreshing dip at the base of the falls.

Location: Southwest of Marsing, Idaho.

To get there: From Boise take westbound Interstate 84. Take the Nampa exit to Highway 55 and go through Marsing. Continue 1.5 miles past the Highway 95 intersection, turn left onto Cemetery Road. Travel another 1.5 miles and turn left (south) on Jump Creek Road and head for the mouth of the canyon which is visible in the distance.

Facilities/Fees:

• Day use only
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Portable toilets
• Fire grates
• Parking area