Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Greer Ferry, ID
Near Greer Ferry, Greer (ID) [1]
The history of Greer Ferry is marked by a wayside interpretive site located at milepost 52.5 east of the Greer bridge at the junction of Highways 12 and 11. Idaho's first gold was discovered in 1860 at Pierce, accessed via Highway 11. A ferry served the miners at this site. There are large ponderosa pines shading the site.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor
Quick Facts
- Hours of Operation:
- This unstaffed visitor area is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Interpretive information best enjoyed during daylight hours.
- Location:
Milepost 52.3 on US Highway 12
- N 46.426° W 116.168° [?]
Local Information
No contact information is available for this place.
