Day 13 June 22, 2016 Kamiah, Id. to Wilderness Gateway Park, Id. 59.2 miles

We started out riding along the Middle Fork of three Clearwater River on Highway 12 through the Bitterroot Mountains. This is close to the route Lewis & Clark took going both directions. With the help of the Nez Perce they went up on the ridge north of the highway because the going was too rough down by the river. Traveling through the Bitterroot Mountains was the most difficult part of their trip. The Clearwater begins where the Selway and Lochsa Rivers meet. All three rivers were saved from being dammed by the Wild & Scenic  Rivers act of 1968. We were in steep mountains and pine forests all the way. It was gradual climbing all day, and since the only place with food was about 22 miles from where we had planned to camp, we bought sandwiches and breakfast stuff there and picnicked at the campground.  Our first night without showers. It was a US Forest Service campground.
Another beautiful day, and we still have our tentpoles!