7. Pierce to Wallace
PIERCE TO WALLACE – 127 miles
After leaving Pierce you’ll be entering the Idaho Panhandle and are in for a real treat. The towns in section 7 are some of the quaintest in the state, so take the time to wander around. Along the way you’ll pass by the Blue Heaven Cabin. This rustic shelter is privately owned so take a photo to remember this special place and be on your way.
Forest roads climb and descend a few times before reaching the town of Avery. There you’ll have a store with food and fuel and a unique train car with information on the history of the area.
Just north of Avery there are two route options. One goes through former railroad tunnels on a wide dirt road and the other is an easy narrow double-track along the eastern shore of the North Fork St Joe River. Both options are worthy of your time and you can do both by looping back as each one is only about five miles long. After crossing over Moon Pass, this road descends to the historic town of Wallace.
7. Pierce to Wallace
PIERCE TO WALLACE – 127 miles
After leaving Pierce you’ll be entering the Idaho Panhandle and are in for a real treat. The towns in section 7 are some of the quaintest in the state, so take the time to wander around. Along the way you’ll pass by the Blue Heaven Cabin. This rustic shelter is privately owned so take a photo to remember this special place and be on your way.
Forest roads climb and descend a few times before reaching the town of Avery. There you’ll have a store with food and fuel and a unique train car with information on the history of the area.
Just north of Avery there are two route options. One goes through former railroad tunnels on a wide dirt road and the other is an easy narrow double-track along the eastern shore of the North Fork St Joe River. Both options are worthy of your time and you can do both by looping back as each one is only about five miles long. After crossing over Moon Pass, this road descends to the historic town of Wallace.
Avery - Food Gas Lodging
IDBDR POI
Avery Train Car
Avery Train Car Train enthusiasts and history buffs will want to make a stop at Avery Train Car. Step back into the early days of Idaho, as the old rail car is filled with historic railroad memorabilia and photographs. The Avery Museum complex is a fun way to get a closer look at the train car and to stroll through its depot museum. Free to visit, the depot sits on the National Register of Historic Places and a stocked fishpond outside dates back to the early days of the railroad. Follow the Old Milwaukee Railroad Grade, as the IDBDR leads north of Avery. Visit Website »
Blue Heaven Cabin (PRIVATE)
IDBDR POI
Elk River - Food Gas Lodging
Elk River Lodge & General Store
Grandad Bridge
IDBDR POI
Moon Pass 4900'
Pierce - Food Gas Lodging
IDBDR POI
River Rd Two Track
St Joe River Tunnels
IDBDR POI
Tunnel Road
Milwaukee Rd and Road and Fh 50 St Joe River Rd and Moon Pass Rd
Wallace - Food Gas Lodging
IDBDR POI
ID7 - Pierce to Wallace
ID7 ALT - Avery Tunnel Road
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