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

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian and bicyclist facilities are not provided along the byway. However, there are numerous hiking and mountain biking trails... [more]

 Camping

Camping

The nearest campsite on ReserveUSA.com, the Winnie Dam Campground, is located along the Avenue of Pines Byway. To reserve a... [more]
Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

There are gas stations at various areas along the route.
Information

Information

A Self-guided Forest History Auto Tour is available. For more information, check with the Marcell Ranger Station. Information is... [more]

 Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.
Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

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 Marcell Ranger Station.

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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