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From: Nomad
I've got connections in Lolo and Missoula, so was anticipating overnighting there. I rode that route from Great Falls going the opposite direction back in '05 and my recollection was that there wasn't a whole lot between GF and the east entrance to the park...therefore, my goal of making GF for the overnight. It's not a need-to-make stop for me by any means.
Maybe I'll just make what I can of the day and stay wherever I feel like I'm ready to rest once I'm out of the park.
Maybe I'll just make what I can of the day and stay wherever I feel like I'm ready to rest once I'm out of the park.
The only thing you may want to think about is hitting Glacier in the afternoon. That will slow you down. In the summer, doing this route from Missoula-Great Falls will be slower than Great Falls-Missoula on the same roads.
just lettin' you know.....
Me, I wouldn't care either way.
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From: Wyalusing, PA
Faber, it's ALWAYS good to get the tips from the "locals". I do truly appreciate it. I'm fortunate in that I'm going to be able to just go and not worry too much about where I get or when. If I end up overnighting in Missoula it would make for a late morning arrival at the park (if not mid-day even) but then again, maybe I'll just blaze through Missoula and overnight in Kalispell and be at the park early the next morning.
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From: Wyalusing, PA
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From: Wyalusing, PA
http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/jmcollison/
Here's a link to an album with a few photos from the current trip. I'm 11 days in and over 4,500 miles which includes one full day parked at my folks' place.
Plenty of adventure, sights and WEATHER! I got hailed off the road in Wyoming. Pulled under the highway to get fully geared up and it didn't rain on me after that for the rest of the day. That's life on the road though. Got into Nashville Sunday evening and will be around here for a week or so before heading off to Gettysburg for a gethering of the Heritage Springer Owner's Association.
Here's a link to an album with a few photos from the current trip. I'm 11 days in and over 4,500 miles which includes one full day parked at my folks' place.
Plenty of adventure, sights and WEATHER! I got hailed off the road in Wyoming. Pulled under the highway to get fully geared up and it didn't rain on me after that for the rest of the day. That's life on the road though. Got into Nashville Sunday evening and will be around here for a week or so before heading off to Gettysburg for a gethering of the Heritage Springer Owner's Association.
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From: Snohomish WA
Make sure you take HWY 12 east on Lolo pass into Missola its a great HWY. If you are not pressed for time go up through Hells Cayon to Joseph OR and Enterprise OR take HWY 3 Rattle Snake pass to Lewiston ID its well worth it from Lewiston take Lolo Pass into Misoula. Your trip sounds great and you are free from the work a day world .
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From: Wyalusing, PA
Make sure you take HWY 12 east on Lolo pass into Missola its a great HWY. If you are not pressed for time go up through Hells Cayon to Joseph OR and Enterprise OR take HWY 3 Rattle Snake pass to Lewiston ID its well worth it from Lewiston take Lolo Pass into Misoula. Your trip sounds great and you are free from the work a day world .
I've gotta say, for all the riding I've done in mmy life, Hwy 12 is a definite highlite!!! Spent today riding the Natchez Trace out of Nashville and around the area. Damn I'm going to hate to start working again some day!
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From: Wyalusing, PA
Lots of nice roads around Nashville. Spent another day yesterday just cruising. Waiting for a new tire at the local stealership (I run the Metzelers) to arrive. Momma wants a new front shoe!
