Edge of the Wilderness
Visitor Services

Grand Rapids, Marcell, Bigfork, and Effie are full-service towns where lodging, restaurants, and retail stores are available.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian and bicyclist facilities are not provided along the byway. However, there are numerous hiking and mountain biking trails that spur off of the byway. Facilities are also available at the...		Camping The nearest campsite on Recreation.gov, the Winnie Dam Campground, is located along the Avenue of Pines Byway. To reserve a campground there, visit Recreation.gov at the link below: * [Winnie...
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline There are gas stations at various areas along the route.
	Information A self-guided Forest History Auto Tour is available. For more information, check with the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center. Information is available at the Grand Rapids Depot Visitor Center...		Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.
	Phone Public phones are available along this byway.		Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway.
	Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

Highway 38 courses up and down and curves often -- that's part of its charm. Locals named it "Highway Loop-de-Loop" in the early days. As you drive the 47-mile byway, be aware of the lower speed limits, other traffic on the highway, and weather conditions. This is a working roadway with trucks carrying logs and other local products. A self-guided Forest History Auto Tour is available. For more information, check with the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center.

Restrictions

The byway is open year-round. For information on construction along the byway, check at local offices.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Fall foliage season (end of September, beginning of October)

High Season

July and August

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Edge of the Wilderness, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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