Area Driving Loops
Article submitted by the Republic Regional Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Republic, the "Gold Capital of the West" (once known as Eureka Gulch, a wild and furious gold rush town), invites you to some of the best road touring you’ll ever experience. In the late 1800's, it was gold that lured prospectors to the Republic area. Today, it's the golden opportunity to motorcycle, bicycle, and auto tour that tempts tourists and travelers to our area. Within an 80 mile radius of Republic, there are eight gorgeous winding-mountain passes to delight the most avid tourer, and Republic, Washington is the perfect place to stage your vacation and see them all.
Loops and Drives
We have unlimited combinations of loops and drives with magnificent scenery, historical sites and ghost towns along the way. All roads lead to Republic and back again. We hope that this information will simplify your touring plans for a more relaxing journey. You can concentrate on what you like to do most: see the sights!
Hwy. 20 has been written about in most major motorcycling magazines and was rated by Rider magazine as one of the top touring roads in the nation; take a visual tour on www.destinationhighways.com
Road Rallies
Located in Ferry County, Republic, has been the host for four years to the Washington BMW State Motorcycle Rally. Republic has also hosted the Antique Motorcycles of America National Rally, Roving Gamblers Annual Camp out, Christian Motorcyclists Association Annual Meatball Rally, and many more motorcycle and auto groups of all sizes.
For your traveling convenience we have listed the services available in the traveling area (hours of operation will vary). There are many sights to see and restaurants to try, as well as taverns and accommodations — from rustic to modern — within the county.
The views at these locations are some only the daring will ever experience:
| Location | Hwy | Miles to Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Falls | Hwy 20 | 50 |
| Cache Creek | Hwy 21 S | 37 |
| Manilla/Peter Dan Creek | Hwy 21 S | 49 |
| Curlew | Hwy 21 N | 20 |
| Tonasket | Hwy 21 W | 45 |
| Bridge Creek | Hwy 21 S | 33 |
| Silver Creek | Hwy 21 S | 43.5 |
| Keller Ferry | Hwy 21 S | 55 |
| Wauconda | Hwy 21 W | 18 |
| Spokane | Hwy 21 or 395 | 125 (approx.) |
| Gas, Food, Lodging | Gas & Store (deli or café) | Lodging & Food (no gas) | Food (no gas) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew | Barstow | Twin Lakes | Boyds |
| Inchelium | Danville | Barney’s Junction | Orient |
| Republic | Keller | Wauconda | |
| Nespelem | Chesaw |
| Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Boulder Creek | 4600 |
| Bridge Creek | 4120 |
| Cache Creek | 3360 |
| Disautel | 3252 |
| Manila Creek / Peter Dan | 3310 |
| Sherman Pass | 5575 |
| Silver Creek (approx ½ gravel) | 3250 |
| Wauconda | 4310 |
| Town | Fee | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inchelium – Gifford | Free | 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Keller | Free | 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Planning a Trip to Our Area?
Looking for a place to have your next conference, retreat, campout or rally? The RRVCB can help you with your event planning. More information can be obtained by contacting the Republic Regional Visitors & Convention Bureau at 509-775-3387 or online at www.republicwa.com. Please send your requests, letters or comments to PO Box 325, Republic, WA 99166 or rrvcb @ rcabletv.com.
