Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop

carolinakid1 · 03-11-2011, 05:21 PM

Planning a ride of the above states this summer (JulyAug). Any suggestions on routes, places to see or stay? Any warnings?

usranger74 · 03-11-2011, 05:35 PM

Are you starting in GA? Motels or camping?

cactusjack · 03-11-2011, 05:50 PM

These are all pretty large states, with much to see in each. What general route are you considering?

carolinakid1 · 03-11-2011, 09:51 PM

Not sure if we are trailering the bikes to Denver, then riding, or riding all the way from GA/SC (6000 vs. 3000 miles). This is the tentative route...moteling it or bumming rooms off friends.
Leaving Denver
1 night in Dubois, WY
2 nights in Wapiti /Cody, WY
1 night in Missoula, MT
1 night in Kalispell, MT
1 night in Lewiston, MT
1 night in Twin Falls, ID
1 night in Vernal, UT

**schoeney** · 03-12-2011, 01:23 AM

I love Hwy 200 from Missoula to Lake Ponderei, HWY 12 in Montana through Lolo Pass, Hwy 2 east of Kalispell.

Hwy 93 in Idaho is supposed to be nice.

Moon Time Tavern in Couer D Alene Idaho has good food.

Western Montana is great riding.

Hwy 80/30 across southern Wyoming is boring scenery and lots of big truck traffic.

Twin Falls area is dry and not much to see IMHO.

Have fun!

rank · 03-21-2011, 01:42 PM

We live in Plains, MT which is located on Hwy 200 between Missoula and Kalispell. We know Western MT and Northern Idaho very well. If we can be of any help or you need info on our area, please don't hesitate to contact us.

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-23-2011, 09:38 PM

While in Colorado you have got to see Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Nothing in Denver to see. Unless you have friends or relatives there.

carolinakid1 · 04-22-2011, 07:13 PM

We are meeting up with friends in Denver that are planning the ride. Trailering the bikes to Denver. Maybe spot riding some on the way back to Georgia.

Netnorske · 04-22-2011, 07:41 PM

Once in Idaho....find your way to the town of Arco, then ride Hwy 93 north all the way to Missoula, MT. That stretch of roadway is one of the very best motorcycle roads you will ever ride! Hwy 12 between Orofino, ID and Lolo. MT (10 miles south of Missoula) is awesome too...but I would suggest riding that one from east to west. From the summit of Lolo Pass it is almost 100 miles all downhill through lazy 50mph sweeping curves to Orofino....very mezmerizing actually.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-22-2011, 07:45 PM

I lived in Colorado Springs but haven't been out west since I retired from the Army. I used to drive an 18 wheeler all through the west. It will be an enjoyable trip for you.

duneseven · 04-22-2011, 09:33 PM

I would reccomend hwy 12 from missoula mt. to lewiston id. try to ride early or not on the weekend if you can avoid it . Traffic can be a real battle to a nice ride on this road. This is not a challenging ride but relaxed sweepers for the most part and gorgeous views.

carolinakid1 · 04-23-2011, 11:33 AM

I like the gentle sweepers. Not a hard core twisties type rider. Want to enjoy the scenery instead of attacking the curves.

duneseven · 04-23-2011, 11:46 AM

This is the road for you then!!!!!!!!! This is one of my favorite rides. The road is good but the scenery is Great. There is also the ultimate motorcycle sign it shows the "S" for curves followed by "next 57 miles" watch for it coming from misoula heading west

Netnorske · 04-23-2011, 09:03 PM

This sign appears shortly after you cross the summit of Lolo Pass on Hwy 12 heading westbound....and it ain't lyin'.....

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duneseven · 04-23-2011, 09:28 PM

damn Kris my memory is shot I would have swore it said 57 but 99 is better thanks

03-11-2011, 05:21 PM	#1
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop Planning a ride of the above states this summer (JulyAug). Any suggestions on routes, places to see or stay? Any warnings? __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop Are you starting in GA? Motels or camping? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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03-11-2011, 05:50 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop These are all pretty large states, with much to see in each. What general route are you considering? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-11-2011, 09:51 PM	#4
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop Not sure if we are trailering the bikes to Denver, then riding, or riding all the way from GA/SC (6000 vs. 3000 miles). This is the tentative route...moteling it or bumming rooms off friends. Leaving Denver 1 night in Dubois, WY 2 nights in Wapiti /Cody, WY 1 night in Missoula, MT 1 night in Kalispell, MT 1 night in Lewiston, MT 1 night in Twin Falls, ID 1 night in Vernal, UT __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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03-12-2011, 01:23 AM	#5
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop I love Hwy 200 from Missoula to Lake Ponderei, HWY 12 in Montana through Lolo Pass, Hwy 2 east of Kalispell. Hwy 93 in Idaho is supposed to be nice. Moon Time Tavern in Couer D Alene Idaho has good food. Western Montana is great riding. Hwy 80/30 across southern Wyoming is boring scenery and lots of big truck traffic. Twin Falls area is dry and not much to see IMHO. Have fun! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-21-2011, 01:42 PM	#6
rank Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Plains, Montana Posts: 23	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop We live in Plains, MT which is located on Hwy 200 between Missoula and Kalispell. We know Western MT and Northern Idaho very well. If we can be of any help or you need info on our area, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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03-23-2011, 09:38 PM	#7
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop While in Colorado you have got to see Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Nothing in Denver to see. Unless you have friends or relatives there. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-22-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop We are meeting up with friends in Denver that are planning the ride. Trailering the bikes to Denver. Maybe spot riding some on the way back to Georgia. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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04-22-2011, 07:41 PM	#9
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop Once in Idaho....find your way to the town of Arco, then ride Hwy 93 north all the way to Missoula, MT. That stretch of roadway is one of the very best motorcycle roads you will ever ride! Hwy 12 between Orofino, ID and Lolo. MT (10 miles south of Missoula) is awesome too...but I would suggest riding that one from east to west. From the summit of Lolo Pass it is almost 100 miles all downhill through lazy 50mph sweeping curves to Orofino....very mezmerizing actually. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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04-22-2011, 07:45 PM	#10
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop I lived in Colorado Springs but haven't been out west since I retired from the Army. I used to drive an 18 wheeler all through the west. It will be an enjoyable trip for you. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-22-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop I would reccomend hwy 12 from missoula mt. to lewiston id. try to ride early or not on the weekend if you can avoid it . Traffic can be a real battle to a nice ride on this road. This is not a challenging ride but relaxed sweepers for the most part and gorgeous views.
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04-23-2011, 11:33 AM	#12
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop I like the gentle sweepers. Not a hard core twisties type rider. Want to enjoy the scenery instead of attacking the curves. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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04-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#13
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop This is the road for you then!!!!!!!!! This is one of my favorite rides. The road is good but the scenery is Great. There is also the ultimate motorcycle sign it shows the "S" for curves followed by "next 57 miles" watch for it coming from misoula heading west
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04-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#14
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop This sign appears shortly after you cross the summit of Lolo Pass on Hwy 12 heading westbound....and it ain't lyin'..... . __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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04-23-2011, 09:28 PM	#15
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	Summer Ride: CO, WY, MT, ID, UT Loop damn Kris my memory is shot I would have swore it said 57 but 99 is better thanks
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