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Gold Rush Historic Byway
Rich in scenery, history, and wildlife, the route along Idaho 11 begins in Greer at the junction of U.S. 12 with an easy climb up the Greer Grade, providing a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley. At the crest of the mountain lie the beautiful rolling fields of grains and grasses cultivated by local farmers. Just down the road is the historic town of Weippe, not far from where members of the Nez Perce Tribe met and fed starving members of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1805.
Enjoy these attractions along this 42 miles drive:
Lewis and Clark historical sites
Weippe Discovery Center
Idaho’s first county courthouse
Bradbury Logging Museum
Pierce City Library and historic downtown area
Chinese Cemetery
Bald Mountain Ski Area
Clearwater National Forest
