Mackay is on the Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway. It is one of the most spectacular and diverse routes to drive or ride. Visit Craters of the Moon, fly fish and explore the mountains of the Lost River Range. Drive the loop from Sun Valley: Carey - Arco- Mackay - Challis - Stanley. It is a fantastic, scenic trip with Mackay the stop-over point in the middle.

Around Mackay

 Take a tour of Mackay's historic Mine Hill

Visit the Mackay Museum

Play golf in town at the River Park Golf Course tel 208.588.2296

Fish, boat or swim at the Mackay Resevoir

Go fishing on the Big Lost River

Climb a mountain in the Lost River Range.

Our favorite day hike: Lower Cedar Creek.

Mt Borah, Idaho highest peak is 20 mins north on Highway 93.

Visit the Lost River Ranger District in Mackay tel 208.588.3400 for maps, mountain conditions and places to explore.

For more local info and events go to Mackay's website www.mackayidaho.com

Heading south (Arco and beyond)

Visit Craters of the Moon National Monument

Check out the Lost River Valley website

Visit Idaho National Laboratory Visitor Center (open in summer).

Heading north (Challis, Salmon, Stanley)

Visit the Land of the Yankee Fork Museum and Visitor Center.

Soak in the Challis Hot Springs, 45 mins north. Camping & B&B.

For fly fishing info visit the Bent Rod  in Challis

Discover undeveloped Hot Springs along the Salmon River.

Heading northwest (Sun Valley via Trail Creek Rd)

Explore Wild Horse and Copper Basin areas - great hiking and fishing.

 Scenic route and short-cut to Sun Valley and Ketchum open in Summer. This is a steep unpaved road, AWD is reccommended. Check road closures before travelling.