None of the roads were straight longer than 100 feet. They were all winding roads through the mountains and forests, with not one guardrail in sight. But it was a magnificent drive. Our primary destination was Placerville, Idaho. We drove up Idaho 55 to horseshoe Bend and then turned onto Harris Creek Road which interestingly enough, followed a stream. We left the brown hills and climbed into the mountainous forest. Harris Creek had snow and ice along its banks. The road quickly became unpaved and bumpy but our brave Kia Soul kept on going. Harris Creek Road turned into Placerville Road and we entered the city of Placerville. In the 1860s this was a gold mine town with a population over 5,000. Today it is a Near Ghost Town with just 54 residents. It has a fire department, a grocery store and city hall. Actually, a combination grocery store/City hall. The city has a mayor, three city council members and a City Clerk/Treasurer. A nice webpage too. History buffs visit often, as well as recreationists and some people who maintain a summer home there.
We captured images of the forest, streams, mountains and old buildings. We returned by way of Idaho City and then route 21 to I-84 to our west Boise home.
Enjoy the photos!
