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template: byway.jade
id: "64475"
name: Elk River Backcountry Byway
distance: "57"
description: "The route to Elk River, from either direction, can be characterized as an all natural, no frills, individualistic and unpretentious pathway through rural North Central Idaho.  It is a 57 mile route to adventure, fun and relaxation for travelers."
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.idahobyways.gov/byways/elk-river.aspx"
    name: Elk River Backcountry Byway
designations: 
  - Idaho State Scenic Backway
states: 
  - ID
ll: 
  - -116.25759099999999
  - 46.48059800000004
bounds: 
  - - -116.39819299999999
    - 46.48059800000004
  - - -116.14446999999996
    - 46.85750999999999

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The route to Elk River, from either direction, can be characterized as an all natural, no frills, individualistic and unpretentious pathway through rural North Central Idaho.  It is a 57 mile route to adventure, fun and relaxation for travelers.