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Stop at the Split Creek Trailhead and take a break from your drive on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and enjoy a picnic while taking in views of the Lochsa River. The Split Creek Trailhead and river access area is located off US Highway 12 at milepost 112 on the Lochsa River—actually; one can hardly miss it due to the gorgeous wooden pack bridge spanning the Lochsa River which provides access to the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness! The trailhead is equipped with a gravel parking area, hitch rails, and is a popular take-out for boaters.
Nice place to cross the bridge and walk along the river. A small beach area is just to the east of the bridge.
A beautiful place to drive through. Down from Missoula to our camp site outside of Lewiston. Rivers all the way. So many places to stop. These pictures are just back about a mile from the bridge
I've driven this road multiple times on my way to Missoula. I'm a bridge guy and love all the wooden bridges that cross the river. I didn't go very far up the trail - mostly just hung out on the bridge and watched the water rush beneath me. It's so peaceful and calming. I didn't see a single other person while I was there. It's crazy how not busy such a pretty spot on earth is.
