4. Yellow Pine to Elk City
YELLOW PINE TO ELK CITY – 205 miles
You are now in the heart of Idaho’s backcountry along the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The roads are much like what you experienced further south but there are a few incredibly interesting places that make this section of the BDR extremely unique.
After crossing Elk Summit at 8670’ and then crossing the South Fork Salmon River, the route passes through the old mining town of Warren that has been around since the mid 1800’s and has plenty of historic relics to remind you of how life was over 150 years ago. Keep an eye out for the abandoned school bus before you wind down the incredible switchbacks of French Creek Grade to the Salmon River.
After crossing the historic Manning Bridge, detour into Riggins for fuel, a meal, or lodging if needed. North of the Salmon River, look for the ghost town buildings and cemetery where Florence once flourished. Beyond there the riding is a mix of meandering dirt roads and pavement leading to the town of Elk CIty, the western portal to the Magruder Corridor.
4. Yellow Pine to Elk City
YELLOW PINE TO ELK CITY – 205 miles
You are now in the heart of Idaho’s backcountry along the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The roads are much like what you experienced further south but there are a few incredibly interesting places that make this section of the BDR extremely unique.
After crossing Elk Summit at 8670’ and then crossing the South Fork Salmon River, the route passes through the old mining town of Warren that has been around since the mid 1800’s and has plenty of historic relics to remind you of how life was over 150 years ago. Keep an eye out for the abandoned school bus before you wind down the incredible switchbacks of French Creek Grade to the Salmon River.
After crossing the historic Manning Bridge, detour into Riggins for fuel, a meal, or lodging if needed. North of the Salmon River, look for the ghost town buildings and cemetery where Florence once flourished. Beyond there the riding is a mix of meandering dirt roads and pavement leading to the town of Elk CIty, the western portal to the Magruder Corridor.
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