Elk City in Idaho County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Nez Perce Trail

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018

1. Nez Perce Trail Marker

Inscription. An old Indian trail connected Elk City with mines in Montana when Idaho's gold rush spread in 1862. Following a route developed by Nez Perce buffalo hunters, a host of miners and packers ascended a series of ridges overlooking deep Salmon and Clearwater river canyons on their way to new gold fields. Long after local Indians and miners ceased to travel there, a single lane forest road was constructed near that traditional Nez Perce thoroughfare in 1934.

Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 369.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 45° 49.662′ N, 115° 26.37′ W. Marker is in Elk City, Idaho, in Idaho County. Marker is on State Highway 14 at milepost 49 near Ridgeway, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk City ID 83525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elk City (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Pit (approx. 2 miles away); Elk City Townsite (approx. 2.2 miles away).

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 5, 2018

2. Nez Perce Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.