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Quarts-Loon Scenic Drive
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Byway Overview

This drive travels by the Kootenai River for the first 5 miles as it approaches the Cabinet Mountains. Wildlife viewing includes whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, beaver, elk, and black bear. Moose may be seen at the upper Quartz/Loon Lake area and blue heron, loons, and osprey at Loon Lake. The route is on good quality paved or graveled roads. Watch for logging traffic

Quick Facts

Location
MT
Total Length
37 miles

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