Custer Motorway

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Travel through history in the Land of the Yankee Fork, a historic mining region between Challis and Stanley via the Custer Motorway. This historic toll road was once used to carry passengers, equipment, and supplies between the mining boomtowns. This route offers scenic vistas, former stage stops, h...Read More
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Highlights of Custer Motorway

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
8798 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
40070
Nearest Town
Challis
Nearest Services
Challis
Management Agency
Challis-Salmon National Forest
District
Challis Yankee Ranger District

Overview

Travel through history in the Land of the Yankee Fork, a historic mining region between Challis and Stanley via the Custer Motorway. This historic toll road was once used to carry passengers, equipment, and supplies between the mining boomtowns. This route offers scenic vistas, former stage stops, homesteads, and a mining ghost town. Combining this trail with the Yankee Fork Road and visiting the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge is a great all-day trip.

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12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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