Shanghai Road

scenic drive through the Pierce-Weippe area. lush forests and logging history. Good opportunity to see moose and elk.

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Status: Seasonal. Seasonal routes change with snowpack and storms — confirm with the managing ranger district before driving out.

Vehicles: All Vehicles. Standard maintenance and a spare tire cover the basics here.

Clearwater context

The Clearwater region holds some of the largest western redcedar groves in interior North America. Dworshak Reservoir and the Lolo Motorway — a 100-mile dirt traverse retracing Lewis and Clark — are the marquee drives. Orofino, Kamiah, and Lowell are the staging points.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.