Post by Winke on Jan 14, 2013 12:35:45 GMT -7
I was looking around near the Swan falls field yesterday on Google earth when I came across a huge area that looks almost perfect for a new airsoft field. It's called Guffey Butte. Here is an overview from a website: Guffey Butte is an interesting peak that rises immediately South of the Snake River in Owyhee County. Although it is only 3130 ft. it is still an exciting destination within 30 minutes of Boise. Because of its low elevation, dry climate, and easy access, Guffey Butte makes an excellent spring, winter, or fall, excursion. There is no shade so this hike would probably not be advisable in the summer.
The butte consists of a large flat mesa with a smaller, more complex area of hills and canyons to the west. It is here that the summit is located, separated from the mesa by a small canyon.
From the descriptions I have read and the pictures I have looked at, this place looks and sounds awesome but that is for some of you to decide. Some of the cons I can see are location, maybe it's too far for some people but if you can get to Swan falls I'm sure you could make it here. Second is hikers and third would be snakes and other creatures. For those looking to look it up on a map just look up Celebration park and to the left of that you should see the bridge that will lead you there ( I will put maps below)
LINKS: Note, in the upper right corner there is an option that says satellite, if you put your cursor on it a second option will come up saying earth. Click on earth for a better overlay of the area. If you cannot click on the links, copy and paste them in your search bar and it will take you there
Celebration park map
maps.google.com/maps?q=Celebration+Park,+Melba,+ID&hl=en&ll=43.299838,-116.532304&spn=0.0104,0.026157&sll=42.746632,-75.770041&sspn=5.37293,13.392334&oq=celebration+park+i&hq=Celebration+Park,+Melba,+ID&t=m&z=16
Guffey Butte Ridge map
maps.google.com/maps?q=Guffey+Butte+Ridge,+Melba,+ID&hl=en&ll=43.291389,-116.522884&spn=0.020804,0.052314&sll=43.299838,-116.532304&sspn=0.0104,0.026157&oq=guffey&hnear=Guffey+Butte+Ridge&t=m&z=15
Info on Guffey butte with more pictures
www.summitpost.org/guffey-butte-id/598954
The butte consists of a large flat mesa with a smaller, more complex area of hills and canyons to the west. It is here that the summit is located, separated from the mesa by a small canyon.
From the descriptions I have read and the pictures I have looked at, this place looks and sounds awesome but that is for some of you to decide. Some of the cons I can see are location, maybe it's too far for some people but if you can get to Swan falls I'm sure you could make it here. Second is hikers and third would be snakes and other creatures. For those looking to look it up on a map just look up Celebration park and to the left of that you should see the bridge that will lead you there ( I will put maps below)
LINKS: Note, in the upper right corner there is an option that says satellite, if you put your cursor on it a second option will come up saying earth. Click on earth for a better overlay of the area. If you cannot click on the links, copy and paste them in your search bar and it will take you there
Celebration park map
maps.google.com/maps?q=Celebration+Park,+Melba,+ID&hl=en&ll=43.299838,-116.532304&spn=0.0104,0.026157&sll=42.746632,-75.770041&sspn=5.37293,13.392334&oq=celebration+park+i&hq=Celebration+Park,+Melba,+ID&t=m&z=16
Guffey Butte Ridge map
maps.google.com/maps?q=Guffey+Butte+Ridge,+Melba,+ID&hl=en&ll=43.291389,-116.522884&spn=0.020804,0.052314&sll=43.299838,-116.532304&sspn=0.0104,0.026157&oq=guffey&hnear=Guffey+Butte+Ridge&t=m&z=15
Info on Guffey butte with more pictures
www.summitpost.org/guffey-butte-id/598954
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