Old White Bird Hill Grade
The original 1920s engineering marvel bypassing the Salmon River canyon. Climbs 2,900 vertical feet in 14 miles via stacked switchbacks clinging to open grass ridges without guardrails. Overlooks the 1877 Nez Perce battlefield with virtually zero traffic since modern US-95 was realigned through the gap.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Old White Bird Hill Grade? ▼
Old White Bird Hill Grade spans 14 miles and packs approximately 115 curves (8.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,580 ft - 4,429 ft and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at White Bird, ID (Latitude 45.7619, Longitude -116.3022) and finishes at Grangeville Summit, ID (Latitude 45.9264, Longitude -116.1225).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.