Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway

State: Idaho
Length: 59.2 mi / 95.3 km
Time to Allow: Unknown.

The Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway is part of the International Selkirk Loop. The byway follows the Kootenai Tribe's historic path to fishing grounds at Lake Pend Oreille.

Stories

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  Wild Horse Trail

  Jul 20, 2005

  The Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway, part of the International Selkirk Loop, starts on the northwestern shores of Lake Pend Oreille in the resort community of Sandpoint. Heading north along the eastern side of the Selkirk Mountains, the roadway follows the Kootenai Tribe's historic path to fishing grounds at Lake Pend Oreille. In 1808 the first white explorer, David Thompson, also utilized this trail. The Wild Horse Trail became more than a path in 1863 when gold was discovered in Wild Horse Creek 120 miles to the north of Bonners Ferry Idaho in British Columbia. There was a large movement of men and pack animals along the Wild Horse Trail until the gold rush ceased around 1880. Upon arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to this region, David Thompson's old route became a main freight line for the railroad.

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  Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway Overview

  May 6, 2004

  Travel the Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway and find yourself traversing The Kootenai tribe's historic path to fishing grounds at Lake Pend Oreille, following the trail to gold discovered in Wild Horse Creek, and moving along one of the railroad's main freight lines - all in one journey! The Wild Horse Trail has seen many uses over the years and has provided a route through scenic wonders for generations.