Lolo Pass
Lolo Pass
I am looking for some information on riding Lolo Pass in Montana/Idaho. We are riding with 2 couples travelling from Southern Utah. I am wanting some info on places to stay, places to eat, and things to see. I am planning on staying in Salmon the first night and then riding Lolo Pass to Lewiston the next day. Thanks for your help!
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From: NE S Dak
Beautiful country!! Don't - Do Not - do what our group did back in the mid 80's coming back from a rally in California. Tried to talk them into staying in Clarkston/Lewiston in the late afternoon - knew there was no way to get over the pass in daylight, but noooo,leader decided we had to get down the road the next day. Long story short - looking for a place in Missoula around midnight! Most of the way in the dark...animals, no shoulders, twisty, (probably beautiful roads...but not sure). No gas or facilities open at night. Never traveled with that group again.
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From: Coeur d'Alene
Since you're starting in Salmon that morning take a look at overnighting at the Konkleville Motel in Orofino, Idaho. Nice little place that puts on a steak fry each night which is often a get together for bikers passing through. If you're planning to head north out of Lewiston on 95, instead I'll recommend that P1 county road out of Orofino that takes you up and out of the valley and then on roads that take you to St. Maries and Coeur d'Alene. Also, when you get to Lolo, Montana get gas. The Lochsa Lodge just over Lolo Pass in Idaho would be fine for lunch. I was just over that pass coming from Missoula and that highway is in fine shape. You'll love it.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
I like to stay here, sliding glass door out to the bikes about 5 feet from the door if you get the right rooms.
http://stagecoachinnmotel.com/room-rates
http://stagecoachinnmotel.com/room-rates
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From: Gilbert, AZ
A couple of years ago, my group and I stayed at the Best Western Plus River's Edge in Orofino. It was one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. My room looked out over the Clearwater River and the staff was great to deal with. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, including one on the property.
Just a reminder that northern Idaho and western Montana is grizzly bear country. Act accordingly.
Just a reminder that northern Idaho and western Montana is grizzly bear country. Act accordingly.
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From: Coeur d'Alene
A couple of years ago, my group and I stayed at the Best Western Plus River's Edge in Orofino. It was one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. My room looked out over the Clearwater River and the staff was great to deal with. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, including one on the property.
Just a reminder that northern Idaho and western Montana is grizzly bear country. Act accordingly.
Just a reminder that northern Idaho and western Montana is grizzly bear country. Act accordingly.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Reminds me that I've heard several other positive reports about that Best Western. Nice setting. While Konkolville is a nice motel it's about 2 miles north of the downtown and if you don't eat at the steak fry there's really no other place to get to without getting back on the bike.
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From: Land of the cold....
lolo one of my all time favorite roads going back this summer
take your time and stop at one the hot springs...google it.. we walked mile back into lolo to one and it was once in lifetime deal for us...well now maybe a second time this summer.
if you can time it right stay here..
http://www.konkolvillemotel.com/
get the steak dinner
take your time and stop at one the hot springs...google it.. we walked mile back into lolo to one and it was once in lifetime deal for us...well now maybe a second time this summer.
if you can time it right stay here..
http://www.konkolvillemotel.com/
get the steak dinner
Last edited by scumBAGGER; Jul 11, 2016 at 07:04 AM.
