Jasper, Alberta, Canada
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Jasper, Alberta, Canada
My friends are planning a trip from Utah to Jasper, Alberta, Canada for this summer. The general plan so far is north on I-15 to Butte, go west on I-90 to Missoula, and then up the Flathead Valley, through Glacier, north to Canmore, north to Jasper, back to Canmore, then west and south to Cranbrook, south and east through Whitefish to Helena, Red Lodge, Beartooth, through Yellowstone to West Yellowstone and home.
Anyone have input on what we should be sure to see, or miss, along that route? Any suggestions for altering the route? I-15 to Butte then I-90 to Missoula would not be my preferred way of getting there, but we're looking at a compromise there between scenic and time consumption. In '09 we went to Missoula (and on to Glacier) by way of Idaho, including Hwy 12 over Lolo. We don't have time to do that again.
I look forward to benefiting from your collective experience and wisdom.
Anyone have input on what we should be sure to see, or miss, along that route? Any suggestions for altering the route? I-15 to Butte then I-90 to Missoula would not be my preferred way of getting there, but we're looking at a compromise there between scenic and time consumption. In '09 we went to Missoula (and on to Glacier) by way of Idaho, including Hwy 12 over Lolo. We don't have time to do that again.
I look forward to benefiting from your collective experience and wisdom.
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We live just outside Jasper Park. If you get up here we have room if you want to spend the night. Last year we extended this invite to other members on the forum and have had a handful stay. We met some fine folks, members I would call friends now. PM me to make sure we will be here and other route details. Enjoy your ride.
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Seeing as you will be heading south on the way home, turn right on the Kananaskis which will take you up the Highwood pass. That's Highway 40, the turn off is East of Canmore on The Trans Canada, Highway 1. It's a scenic ride and will spit you out on to a town called Longview, were the movie Unforgiven was filmed. Stop in at The Longview Hotel for a brew, always a few bikers and cowboys hanging out. From there you can continue South all the way to the U.S. border.
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Forgot to mention it gets cold as you get nearer the Glaciers on the way to Jasper, watch out for moose also , there as big as gravel trucks in those parts. Stop in at Saskatchewan River crossing on your way North on the 93 going to Jasper, always some bikes parked there, you'll need to get gas there too most likely. Have fun , you're in for some good sights.
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If you're stopping at Saskatchewan Crossing, and have some extra time, head east on Highway 11 for some great riding along Abraham lake. Riding to the lake, and back might add 100 miles round trip. If you're camping, there are tons of free random camping spots along the lake.
Also, be prepared for Saskatchewan Crossing running out of gas by the end of long weekends in the summer. If that happens, the closest fuel is close to Cline River on Highway 11, about 75 miles east.
Also, be prepared for Saskatchewan Crossing running out of gas by the end of long weekends in the summer. If that happens, the closest fuel is close to Cline River on Highway 11, about 75 miles east.
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Also, if you have time it's a beautiful winding ride up to Miette Hot Springs, and it's one area you're likely to see a bear or two. Relax in the hotsprings, and have a beer at the cabins when you're done soaking. Some nice hikes, and there's usually a lot of goats in the parking lot. The cabins are reasonable, but not a lot of amenities in the area.
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Seeing as you will be heading south on the way home, turn right on the Kananaskis which will take you up the Highwood pass. That's Highway 40, the turn off is East of Canmore on The Trans Canada, Highway 1. It's a scenic ride and will spit you out on to a town called Longview, were the movie Unforgiven was filmed. Stop in at The Longview Hotel for a brew, always a few bikers and cowboys hanging out. From there you can continue South all the way to the U.S. border.
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If you have time when you get to Lake Louise, the town and lake are the same place by the way, take a short ride to Moraine Lake, the colour of the blue lake is like no other fresh water lake I have ever seen and the mountains surrounding the lake hug the water like you would your kids. Highly recommended.
Johnson canyon road which runs along side The Trans-Canada is one of the neatest roads in and around the Banff Park corridor. It,s the 1A and it will take you to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. North to Jasper on the 93 is up ahead just pass Lake Louise town site. Watch for deer and stuff.
Look me up and I'll ride up with you cats.
Johnson canyon road which runs along side The Trans-Canada is one of the neatest roads in and around the Banff Park corridor. It,s the 1A and it will take you to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. North to Jasper on the 93 is up ahead just pass Lake Louise town site. Watch for deer and stuff.
Look me up and I'll ride up with you cats.