Western Heritage Historic Byway

Idaho

National Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
28 mi in Idaho

About Western Heritage Historic Byway

Western Heritage Historic Byway is a 28.3-mile drive in Idaho that carries two designations: it is a National Scenic Byway and also an Idaho State Scenic Byway. The route links the towns of Meridian and Kuna, making it a straightforward drive between them. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Boise Air Terminal weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 80°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The byway also makes a good base for short stops. The Dedication Point Interpretive Trail sits about 0.1 mile from the route, and the Bad Ass Boulder Area and Taj Mahal, The climbing areas are also close by.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–81°F and lows of 40–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Boise Air Terminal, ID weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan39° high26° low5 days with snow
  2. Feb46° high29° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar55° high35° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr62° high40° low
  5. May72° high48° low
  6. Jun81° high54° low
  7. Jul93° high62° low
  8. Aug91° high61° low
  9. Sep80° high53° low
  10. Oct65° high42° low
  11. Nov49° high32° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec39° high25° low5 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Meridian · Kuna

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

    Western Heritage Historic Byway — Scenic drive in Idaho | Roamze