How to Explore the St. Joe River Scenic Byway
This article will inform you about how to explore the Saint Joe River Scenic Byway in North Idaho.Tug boats are still in sight on this river. It travels a long way before it empties into Couer 'd Alene Lake, also located in North Idaho. Fishing is open on the river in May, and continues to be open throughout the summer months and closes in the Fall. The river is protected by Federal law as a "Wild and Scenic River." Idaho Fish and Game fills it with the "cutthroat" trout. The route takes you through St. Maries, St. Joe City, and part of the Bitteroot Mountains, where the route ends near the Gold Summit and a gravel road "Pass" begins and heads east-west through the mountains.
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Things You'll Need
- Traveling Vehicle
- Gas for the Route
- Lunch
- Fishing Gear
- Camping Equipment
Instructions
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How to Explore the Saint Joe Scenic Byway
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Depending on your plans, pack your things needed for a day trip or an overnight camping trip.
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The first town along this route is St. Maries.
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About a hour's drive away from St. Maries is another small town called St. Joe City.Stop here and have some lunch. Maybe you should pull out your fishing pole and have a good time fishing "the Joe."
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From St. Joe City, you head toward the Bitteroot Mountains, which is where the Biway ends at Gold Summit .
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Depending on individual plans, you can either stay in one of the Bitteroot Mountain campgrounds or head for home or your next destination.
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