Salmon River Scenic Byway (US-93)
A 163-mile corridor following US-93 south from Lost Trail Pass on the Montana border (elevation 6,995 ft) through Salmon and down to Challis, then continuing on ID-75 west to Stanley. The entire route hugs the Wild and Scenic Salmon River through rugged Salmon-Challis National Forest terrain. The US-93 segment from Lost Trail Pass to Challis is roughly 100 miles of wide-open river canyon riding past ghost towns, hot springs, and the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Services available in Salmon, Challis, and Stanley.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Jackpot
A small Nevada border town that marks the southern start of the scenic byway run north through Idaho.
Arco
A historic high-desert town notable for being the first in the world powered by nuclear energy, with services and a natural break at the midpoint.
Challis
A quiet ranching community set along the Salmon River corridor with views of surrounding mountain ranges.
Salmon
The largest town along the upper Salmon River, offering full services and a gateway to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
Sinclair
A reliable fuel stop at North Fork before the route continues into more remote stretches of the river canyon.
River's Fork Lodge
A rustic lodge at the confluence of the North Fork and Salmon rivers, well positioned as an overnight stop at the route's northern end.
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