Nip and Tuck Road (36.54 miles away)
Stanley, Idaho
James Creek Road
Scout Route
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Although it starts at Rocky Bar, James Creek Road is a main access route between Featherville and Atlanta. It is a marginally maintained gravel and rock road suitable for any vehicle with moderate ground clearance. Although parts of the road go through timber tunnels with restricted scenic views, much of the road is above the timber, and the views are spectacular! The extensive views would be even better without the smoke from fire season, but they are still outstanding. There are no campgrounds along James Creek Road, but there are several opportunities for dispersed camping.
Featheville, Rocky Bar, and Atlanta are all historic mining areas. Near Rocky Bar, there are still active mining claims. Near James Creek Summit is a commemorative sign celebrating the brave freighters and mule skinners supplying central Idaho mining towns. There is also a monument to the bravery and spirit of Peg Leg Annie and Dutch Em, who got lost in a blizzard in May 1896 while walking from Atlanta to Rocky Bar.
In the winter, James Creek Road is part of the main groomed snowmobile route from Featherville to Atlanta. Summer or winter, starting from either town, is an excellent round-trip day ride to have lunch at the other end of the road.
