The intersection of 674 and 412 was a welcome arrival…. trajectory will point east now towards the city center of Yellow Pine. Combat fisherman now in my mirror … the pace picks up as I travel the 15 miles along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon …. how many forks was that?
Rd 412
East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon
Yellow Pine
Yellow Pine was established as a trading and supply point for the many area mines …. today, it acts more as a stopping point for recreationists and adventure travelers with an open restaurant, bar, lodging, etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Pine,_Idaho
One claim to fame each August for Yellow Pine is their annual Harmonica Festival that has gain national recognition.
Moving through the rush hour masses …. I continue North/Northeast along 412 to the Big Creek/Stibnite intersection.
This part of the route is currently part of the IDBDR. Turning north on 340 through Big Creek then will connect you over Elk Summit, Warren, Burgdorf then either into McCall of down French Creek into Riggins.
Today I continue East on 412 …
412 from this point is a surprisingly narrow two track given the mine traffic of the past ….
Fast with flow ….
9 miles pass and I arrive at the entrance of Stibnite. Cinnabar being my destination … I will make a left onto an ATV/Jeep track.
Stibnite Mine is not currently being worked other than reclamation and continued exploration. I’ve been told that they have been drilling old tailing piles from the past finding decent amounts of gold …. I carry my spare tube in an OBR ADV Gear Fender Bag. With this bags optional secondary snap system … I have never had it come loose.
Next up Cinnabar ….