Road trip guide: Conquering Castle Butte in ID
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,032 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you HAVE to check out Castle Butte in Idaho County, Idaho! This peak sits way up high at 6,666 feet in the Clearwater National Forest, and getting there is an adventure in itself.
The road is totally unpaved, and seriously, you'll probably need a 4x4 with high clearance to make it. Forget bringing your RV or anything with low ground clearance. The Lolo Motorway, an old single-lane road, is how you get up there, but keep in mind it's usually snowed in from October to June.
Expect some steep sections along the way, and be aware that thunderstorms can roll in fast, making the road super tricky or even impassable. But the payoff is SO worth it! At the top, there's this awesome lookout tower built way back in 1950, and the views? Unreal! You get 360-degree panoramas of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, the Seven Devils Mountains, and the deep canyons of the North Fork Clearwater River. Just remember, cell service is pretty much non-existent, so be prepared!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,032 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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