The route is also referred to as the Gold Rush Historic Byway and the it's loaded with scenery, history, and wildlife. The route along State Highway 11 also provides a wonderful, panoramic view of the Clearwater Valley, and the scenery changes from large farm fields to a lush forest thick with vegetation. Situated among the trees is the town of Pierce, where early settlers discovered gold in Idaho for the first time. There are plenty of attractions along with limited services in the area. Several sections of the highway have steep grades, and the shoulder width ranges from 0 – 2 feet.