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Byway: Idaho - Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage Scenic Byway

Byway Description: Traverse the river route that explorer David Thompson first canoed in 1809 in search of a passage to the Columbia River, and let the scenic beauty and history along the Pend Oreille (pond-er-ay) River enrich your drive through Idaho`s Panhandle.


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0.0
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United States Highway #2
Altitude: 2116 feet
United States Highway #2 at stateline of Washington/Idaho starts Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage Scenic Byway it's journey through the river route that explorer David Thompson first canoed in 1809 in search of a passage to the Columbia River, and scenic beauty and history along the Pend Oreille (pond-er-ay) River are abundant to enjoy while driving this Byway. Convenient access to the Pend Oreille River at four recreation areas provides opportunities to swim or boat along spacious, gently-flowing waters. Winter recreation includes snow sports on state and federal lands, ice fishing when it is cold, and downhill skiing at Schweitzer. Three Museums along the byway exhibiting the history of the region.
0.8
(47.5)
0.5
(29.5)
Diamond Lumber Road
Altitude: 2067 feet
Diamond Lumber Road, Oldtown, Idaho, is a city located on the eastern bank of the Pend Oreille River, in Bonner County, Idaho.
3.8
(44.5)
2.4
(27.7)
Access
Altitude: 2175 feet
Access to Albeni Falls Dam, is located on the Pend Oreille River between Oldtown, Idaho, and Priest River, Idaho. It is located on the site of a natural waterfall named Albeni Falls.
9.4
(38.9)
5.8
(24.2)
Junction
Altitude: 2159 feet
Junction State Highway #57, to Priest River Municipal Airport, located in Priest River, Idaho
10.0
(38.3)
6.2
(23.8)
Old Priest River Road
Altitude: 2113 feet
Old Priest River Road, This Road runs crosses the Pend Oreille River over a bridge here at Priest River, Idaho, a city in Bonner County, Idaho.
11.0
(37.3)
6.8
(23.2)
Bridge
Altitude: 2067 feet
A bridge that carries State Highway #2/Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage Scenic Byway, across Priest River, in Priest River, Idaho
15.9
(32.4)
9.9
(20.1)
Ferry Road
Altitude: 2083 feet
Ferry Road / Thama shores Road, on the bank of the Pend Oreille River in Idaho
20.7
(27.6)
12.9
(17.2)
Goat Trail Road
Altitude: 2110 feet
Goat Trail Road, off to Mountain north of Pend Oreille River, Idaho
23.4
(24.9)
14.5
(15.5)
Laclede Ferry Road
Altitude: 2106 feet
Laclede Ferry Road, Riley Creek Road, Community of Laclede, Idaho,
25.4
(22.9)
15.8
(14.2)
Thistle Down Lane
Altitude: 2113 feet
Thistle Down Lane, a Loop drive along the Pend Oreille River
36.8
(11.5)
22.9
(7.1)
Snug Harbor
Altitude: 2096 feet
Snug Harbor, A harbor located on the northern bank of the Pend Oreille River, Idaho
41.0
(7.3)
25.5
(4.5)
Mill Road
Altitude: 2080 feet
Mill Road / A Viewpoint of Dover Bay Marina on the Pend Oreille River, at Dover, Idaho, a city in Bonner County, Idaho located on the northern bank of the Pend Oreille River, Idaho near Sandpoint, Idaho
46.1
(2.2)
28.6
(1.4)
Junction
Altitude: 2087 feet
Junction United States Highway #95, Sandpoint, Idaho, is a city in Bonner County, Idaho. Sandpoint's major industry is tourism and recreation, thanks to its proximity to scenic Lake Pend Oreille and Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. It is the headquarters of Coldwater Creek, a women's apparel retailer, and the venue for the largest film festival in the Inland Northwest, the Schweitzer Lakedance International Film Festival. Sandpoint is on the International Selkirk Loop and two National Scenic Byways (Wild Horse Trail and Pend Oreille Scenic Byway).
46.2
(2.1)
28.7
(1.3)
Bridge Street
Altitude: 2087 feet
Bridge Street, to City sandy Beach and Sandpoint Marina on Pend Oreille Lake, Idaho
48.3
(0.0)
30.0
(0.0)
Sandpoint, Idaho
Altitude: 2093 feet
Sandpoint, Idaho, a city in Bonner County, Idaho located on the bank shores of the scenic Pend Oreille River Lake in Idaho. This is where Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage Scenic Byway ends.

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