The China Basin road offers access to some amazing views into the Middle Fork of the Boise River/Atlanta basin. This photo is of Greylock Mountain (left) and the rugged entrance to the upper Middle Fork of the Boise River canyon.
Another view of the entrance to the upper Middle Fork of the Boise River canyon.
"Downtown" Atlanta.
Looking down the unofficial two-track trail that leads from the China Basin road to the summit of Peak 7,436.
Riverside Campground has several great sites along the Middle Fork of the Boise River.
Enjoying the fire in Riverside Campground.
Looking up to the granite spires on the west face of Greylock Mountain.
Granite Spires on the lower west face of Greylock Mountain.
There is a dense network of mining roads (and private land) on Atlanta Hill. There is active mining going on, so tread lightly.
Looking north across the Atlanta valley into Joe Daley Creek (left of center). The high peaks on Nahneke Mountain can be seen in the top right of the photo.
Looking west across the Atlanta valley from the shoulder of Greylock Mountain.
Much of the area to the south, west, and north of Atlanta has experienced significant wildfire in the last 14 years. Most of the fires burned quite hot, leaving behind nothing but these dead sticks of a forest.
The upper Decker Creek Canyon was spared from the burn and offers a nice mountain bike ride from Atlanta.
The Queens River Canyon is one of three major drainages accessed from the Atlanta vicinity.
The Middle Fork of the Boise River runs placidly through the Atlanta valley and offers swimming, kayaking, and fishing opportunites.
A swimming hole in the Middle Fork of the Boise River that is accessed from the Powerplant Campground.
Queens River Falls is accessible by a long day hike up Queens River from the Atlanta area.
There are several backpacking options from the two major trailheads in the Atlanta region.