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

 

If you don’t get definite answers you call the county highway dept its in and ask them.

 

Use google earth and drill down to the road. You will be able to see if it is paved or gravel. If you don't have an address get as close as you can and follow the road to where to want to go!

 

thats how I usually can tell but this is either black dirt or Tar I just cant tell.
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..

 

That Montana county is Sanders. Good suggestion to give them a call.

 

 

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.

 

Thats the route we will be taking. Burke was just a second thought to see on way though we will have to see what kind time we have that day to make the ride up to burke we are working our way to Orifino that day...

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

 

if it Orifino that you want to see why not go to Lolo Montana and take the Lolo pas road it is awsome

 

The Goldmine hotel in Murray has great pizza.The 1313 club in Wallace is good also.Thompson pass is one of my favorite rides.