Gold Rush
Historic Byway
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Location
Begins at the junction of U.S. 12 and Idaho 11 on the Clearwater River at Greer.
Length
42.5 miles. Allow 2.5 hours round trip.
Roadway
Idaho 11 is a two-lane road with some passing lanes. It is well maintained
with several turnouts for scenic viewing. It can be icy during winter months.
When to see it
Year round. Summer offers camping, fishing, riding, and hiking areas. Winter
provides skiing and snowmobiling on 350 miles of groomed and open trails,
maintained weekly
Special attractions
Lewis and Clark historical sites, Idaho's first county courthouse, Bradbury
Logging Museum, Pierce City Library and historic downtown area, a Chinese
cemetery, Bald Mountain Ski Area, and the Clearwater National Forest.
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