Big Salmon Road - 1614

Total Miles
6.0

Elevation

618.27 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Road 1614, also known as Big Salmon Road starts at Highway 95 at the South end of Riggins, Idaho. The first 12.5 miles from Highway 95 is paved. This track begins where Road 1614 turns to dirt just before the bridge for Road NF 257 and ends at French Creek. Road 1614 is the main road that accesses recreation areas and boat ramps for launching rafts on the Salmon River. The drive is accessible by passenger car, truck, 4 x 4, ATV, Side x Side, and motorcycle. The drive is easy and the views of the river are phenomenal. There are places to camp along the river, some with beautiful sandy beaches, others in pine trees. After crossing Manning Bridge, there is a historical area on the right with historical information about the road and Manning Bridge. The remains of the first bridge can still be seen anchored into the rock. The road is well maintained- but is a narrow two-lane road. There are frequent wide spots for pulling over when meeting vehicles. This is a well-traveled road due to the recreational opportunities in the area.

Photos of Big Salmon Road - 1614

Big Salmon Road - 1614
Big Salmon Road - 1614

Difficulty

Road 1614 is maintained and accessible by most vehicles.

History

This road was built during the depression to connect Riggins with French Creek.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

Take Highway 95 to Riggins. Road 1614 is at the South end of Riggins on the East side of the highway. The first 12.5 miles are paved, then the trail turns to dirt, and the remaining 6 miles to French Creek.

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