Pumpjack Plateau

Total Miles
5.9

Elevation

1,103.98 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Venture out on one of the many plateaus overlooking the Snake River Plain, stop by the original Pumpjack used for pumping water for livestock, or venture out onto any corner of the plateau and take in the beautiful views of the farmland and Clover Creek down in the valleys below. Many more offshoots take you on further adventures into the canyons below with a wide variety of wildlife to see and even wildflowers in the spring. Take it all in and enjoy a short, sweet, and relatively easy route for part of a day.

Photos of Pumpjack Plateau

Pumpjack Plateau
Pumpjack Plateau

Difficulty

The well traveled portion of the road is very rutted and can be extremely muddy in the early spring and after rain storms. Portions of the road cross rocky patches and have to be approached with caution. It's not recommended for low-clearance vehicles.

History

This is primarily used for checking on livestock during grazing time of the year. An old well, pumping station, holding pond, holding tank, and watering troughs are still present and interesting to look at.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Access Description

Drive north on 1st Avenue in the town of Bliss, which turns into Clover Creek Road. Proceed 4.3 miles until you meet the turn-off and proceed through the barbed wire gate. Remember to leave the gate as you found it!

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