The Kootenai River parallels the route for the first 5 miles, providing a scenic foreground to the Cabinet Mountains. Whitetail deer and ruffed grouse are common along the entire length of the drive. Moose may be seen in the upper Quartz Creek/Loon Lake area and blue heron, loons, and osprey may be seen at Loon Lake. There are numerous beaver dams and lodge. Bighorn sheep are sometimes seen on River Road.
The roads are good quality paved or gravelled roads. You may encounter logging traffic.
The route starts a half mile north of Libby. Get a USFS map before beginning.
