Idaho help needed...
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Idaho help needed...
heading to Idaho in July and starting to plan some routes. I came across the deserted mining town of Burk the canyon that Burke is in looks like a great road. The only problem I have is we will be coming from Heron Montana and the last(or first) 12 miles looks like dirt? has anyone been down this route? can you give any insight? is it dirt? if so is it passable? worth it?
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
Last edited by scumBAGGER; 02-18-2018 at 07:41 PM.
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heading to Idaho in July and starting to plan some routes and came across the deserted mining town of Burke!! the canyon that Burke is in looks like a great road the only problem I have is we will be coming from Heron Montana and the last(or first) 12 miles looks dirt? has any been this route? can you give any insight? is it dirt? if so is it passable? worth it?
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
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I did however just find a old youtube video of a guy who goes to old mining towns and from his video the road closes at burke..
Last edited by scumBAGGER; 02-18-2018 at 09:42 PM.
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I’m from Idaho and never heard of it. I’m heading up thru glacier and then over to the west coast in August. Lots of nice rides through this area. I can PM you my cell if you have other questions? I would like to know about the road your talking about. So let me know what you find out. I’ll check around to see if anyone knows. Cary
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heading to Idaho in July and starting to plan some routes. I came across the deserted mining town of Burk the canyon that Burke is in looks like a great road. The only problem I have is we will be coming from Heron Montana and the last(or first) 12 miles looks like dirt? has anyone been down this route? can you give any insight? is it dirt? if so is it passable? worth it?
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
here the route on google...Idaho 200 to Fr 400 to FR 7623
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Burk...520278!1m0!3e0
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Coming from Thompson Falls I’ve ridden by where your road to Burke, ID takes off often but never really paid much attention. I called Shoshone County, Idaho where Burke is located and best I could tell on the Idaho side it’s paved, but not on the Montana side where it’s known as County 7623. I’ve ridden to Burke on paved road but it was coming in from Wallace, Idaho. So coming from Heron, Mont. turn south on MT 471 just before Thompson Falls. Follow that road over Thompson Pass, past Murray and turn left at the Coeur d’Alene River Road. In a few miles you’ll come to a fork that will take you to Coeur d’Alene or Wallace. If you take the Wallace fork you'll be able to get to Burke on pavement once you get to Wallace. I mentioned Murray earlier. The Spragpole is a good stop for something to eat or drink. Interesting little museum there about gold mining by dredge along that creek you’re following that’s a tributary to the Coeur d’Alene River you’ll see up ahead. If you follow the river road to Kingston and Coeur d'Alene you’ll find that’s a nice ride, too. Hope that helps if you’re still interested in coming this way.
Thanks for all the help guys I really appreciate it!!
If any of you are in that area I recommend checking out The Elk barn In Heron we are looking forward to seeing the place and spending some time there
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/13290956
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Coming from Thompson Falls I’ve ridden by where your road to Burke, ID takes off often but never really paid much attention. I called Shoshone County, Idaho where Burke is located and best I could tell on the Idaho side it’s paved, but not on the Montana side where it’s known as County 7623. I’ve ridden to Burke on paved road but it was coming in from Wallace, Idaho. So coming from Heron, Mont. turn south on MT 471 just before Thompson Falls. Follow that road over Thompson Pass, past Murray and turn left at the Coeur d’Alene River Road. In a few miles you’ll come to a fork that will take you to Coeur d’Alene or Wallace. If you take the Wallace fork you'll be able to get to Burke on pavement once you get to Wallace. I mentioned Murray earlier. The Spragpole is a good stop for something to eat or drink. Interesting little museum there about gold mining by dredge along that creek you’re following that’s a tributary to the Coeur d’Alene River you’ll see up ahead. If you follow the river road to Kingston and Coeur d'Alene you’ll find that’s a nice ride, too. Hope that helps if you’re still interested in coming this way.