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Pend Oreille Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · Idaho

Pend Oreille Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in Idaho.

Top locations in Idaho

KetchumDark Sky Place
KetchumBlaine County
Borah PeakMountain Peak
Borah PeakCuster County · 3,855 m
Shoshone FallsWaterfall
Shoshone FallsTwin Falls County · 992 m
Upper Mesa FallsWaterfall
Upper Mesa FallsFremont County · 1,711 m
Twin FallsWaterfall
Twin FallsJerome County · 1,072 m
Lake Pend OreilleLake
Lake Pend OreilleBonner County
Lower Mesa FallsWaterfall
Lower Mesa FallsFremont County · 1,682 m
Boise National ForestNational Forest
Boise National ForestBoise County
Mount HeyburnMountain Peak
Mount HeyburnCuster County · 3,082 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.