The region’s first gold was discovered here by pioneers in 1864. The byway passes through lush forests, which give way to a small town of Pierce.
Weippe is a historic town located not far from where members of the Nez Perce tribe fed starving members of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1805. The lovely rolling fields of grains and grasses tended by local farmers are found at the top of the hill.
The drive along Idaho 11 in Northern Idaho begins in Greer at the junction of US 12 and an easy climb up the Greer Grade, which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley. More infoĮlk River Lodge & General Store: 20 or and Orofino Chamber of Commerce: 20 or 1-877-DO-IDAHO Servicesįull services in Orofino and Elk River partial services in Bovill. The forest lands along the byway are open to off road unimproved camping so visitors can choose their own spot off the beaten path. Multiple RV Parks in Orofino campgrounds along Dworshak Reservoir (Canyon Creek & Dent) Elk River has 64 camping sites along Elk Creek Pond, 23 improved sites at the Forest Service campground, and a RV Park with 24 sites RV Park with 15 sites in Bovill. Attractions along the wayĬity of Orofino Dent Bridge Scenic Viewpoint – Confluence of Elk Creek and North Fork Clearwater River (Dworshak Reservoir) Loop Road to USFS Campground & town Mill Pond & Mill Site Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association Elk River downtown Elk River Historical Museum Giant Western Redcedar & Morris Cedar Grove Elk Creek Falls City of Bovill. Winter provides over 300 miles of snowmobiling and 20 miles of regularly groomed ski trails. Summer offers camping, boating, fishing and hiking. The route is well maintained year round but can be icy in winter. Wells Bench is a two-lane county road paved to one mile beyond Dent Bridge from there the road surface is gravel at Elk River the roadway is again a paved two lane road with slow vehicle turnouts. Routeīegins in Orofino at Idaho 7 and Wells Bench Road, head North and cross North Fork of the Clearwater at Dent Bridge, then to Elk River where it joins Idaho 8 to Bovill. Elk River is a charming town located 34 miles from Orofino that has made a complete circle: It began as a remote hunting and recreation camp built by Potlatch as a mill town (site of the world’s first electric-powered mill), only to return to a recreational community in the twenty-first century. You’ll then descend as the forest gets thicker, crossing Dent Bridge, a suspension bridge that connects Clearwater County to the woodland oasis that once fueled the area’s economy.Īlong the route, you’ll find a variety of animals, including black bears, bobcats, cougars, deer, elk, osprey, songbirds, wild turkeys, and maybe even wolves. The trip starts in Orofino with a climb up and along Wells Bench, which is dotted with ranchettes and farmsteads among the benches between timber patches. You’ll quickly enter a vast forested landscape that draws you in deeper as you chase the Clearwater Mountain range on your horizon. This 57 mile route takes you through the rural North Central Idaho mountains for a no frills adventure the whole family can enjoy. The interactive map below lets you click on the routes, zoom in and out, and if you select the square box in the upper corner you can toggle on and off the different scenic byway routes.
#Idaho scenery full#
Big, winding rivers full of trout and lazy streams where moose munch on the grasses. With sharp ridges and historic mountain towns nestled in picturesque valleys, the region is characterized by mountaintop lakes formed by jagged peaks and ancient ancient glaciers. Northern Idaho’s panhandle offers excitement with a variety of state parks and scenic byways. It also features exciting activities such as ski resorts, theme parks, and hundreds of miles of bike trails. Northern Idaho is home to tree-covered mountains and beautiful lakes, including Priest Lake, Lake Pend Oreille, and Lake Coeur d’Alene.
West and Central Idaho Scenic Byways Northern Idaho Scenic Byways (you can click below to jump to a particular region)ģ. The byways are grouped into three regions and there’s an interactive map at the beginning of each region: From the lakes and rivers to ghost towns and jagged peaks, no Idaho road trip would be complete without tackling these stunning byways and scenic drives in Idaho. With a state so rich with natural beauty its no wonder why Idaho Scenic Byways are some of the finest drives in the country.
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