Black Magic Canyon
Over the last 10,000 years, the Big Wood River has carved a narrow canyon of exquisite, swirling rock sculptures into surrounding black basalt. The 4-mile section of complex carvings and potholes is one of the best and most beautiful examples of eroded river bedrock in the U.S.
Location | Regional map (2.6 MB PDF)
About 14 miles north of Shoshone, Idaho on Highway 75
Access from secondary paved and graved roads. The formations are best accessed during spring and fall (outside of irrigation season).
Polished basalt in Black Magic Canyon | Photography: Peter Oberlindacher, BLM
