Summer trip planning help
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Summer trip planning help
We are in the planning stages of a ride for next summer (July 2013). Our route is Spokane, WA - Kallispell, MT - Calgary, AB - Banff AB - Cranbrook, BC - Spokane WA. We are wondering what routes would anyone familiar with the loop through Cananda suggest? We are wanting to stay in a hotel each night and not camp at all. We are thinking of a total of being on the road no more than 5 days total. Can this route be done in the time period? We know that it depends on how many picture stops we take and are planning on 300-500 miles per day if needed but hope to only do 300.
One last question. Is there a way to avoid going through Calgary yet still get to Banff?
Thanks in advance.
One last question. Is there a way to avoid going through Calgary yet still get to Banff?
Thanks in advance.
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Take hwy 17 on the west side of Glacier National park, and cross into Canada at Chief Mountain border crossing.
You will be on hwy 6, take that up to hwy 22.
Go up 22 to Longview and head west on hwy 541 which turns into hwy 40.
Hwy 40 meanders along and will spit you out on hwy 1 and you can head west to Banff.
That is a very scenic route, you should enjoy it.
You will be on hwy 6, take that up to hwy 22.
Go up 22 to Longview and head west on hwy 541 which turns into hwy 40.
Hwy 40 meanders along and will spit you out on hwy 1 and you can head west to Banff.
That is a very scenic route, you should enjoy it.
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We are in the planning stages of a ride for next summer (July 2013). Our route is Spokane, WA - Kallispell, MT - Calgary, AB - Banff AB - Cranbrook, BC - Spokane WA. We are wondering what routes would anyone familiar with the loop through Cananda suggest? We are wanting to stay in a hotel each night and not camp at all. We are thinking of a total of being on the road no more than 5 days total. Can this route be done in the time period? We know that it depends on how many picture stops we take and are planning on 300-500 miles per day if needed but hope to only do 300.
One last question. Is there a way to avoid going through Calgary yet still get to Banff?
Thanks in advance.
One last question. Is there a way to avoid going through Calgary yet still get to Banff?
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for all the great ideas. Changed our plans just alittle. After leaving Glacier NP, next stop is Pincher Creek for the night. Then up 22 and over to High River for the night. Decided to stop by Kane's HD for souvieners then on to Canmore for a night stop and some siteseeing around Banff. From Banff, we plan on heading west and then south back to the US and Bonners Ferry.
Anyone know how bad traffic can get around where Kane's HD is located? We would be traveling through mid-week if that makes a difference.
Anyone know how bad traffic can get around where Kane's HD is located? We would be traveling through mid-week if that makes a difference.
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Tenrams,
Thanks for the information. We have plans of going through Cranbrook. Might have to take a break at the dealer.
Thanks for the information. We have plans of going through Cranbrook. Might have to take a break at the dealer.
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