What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
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What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
I am planning a 7-10 day trip to Wyoming and Montana next summer.
Since there are a number of riders that frequent that area, thought I would pick your brains for some beautiful rides or routes. I never really trust a chamber of commerce website or generic biker Internet info, but against better judgment, I will trust this group of true riders.
I am planning to leave MN, and hit Stugis fora day of $6 beers and people watching, then ride the area there for a day or two, then head West. Plan on about 250-325 miles per day, once in WY & MT.
I am assuming I will twist my way through Cody, Graybull, and Cooke City. Then over the Beartooth Pass. Then probably cruise around the MT/WY border area in search of scenery and solitude.
Do any of you guys have favorite road, or a "MUST SEE" place?
THANKS FOR THE INFO-
Since there are a number of riders that frequent that area, thought I would pick your brains for some beautiful rides or routes. I never really trust a chamber of commerce website or generic biker Internet info, but against better judgment, I will trust this group of true riders.
I am planning to leave MN, and hit Stugis fora day of $6 beers and people watching, then ride the area there for a day or two, then head West. Plan on about 250-325 miles per day, once in WY & MT.
I am assuming I will twist my way through Cody, Graybull, and Cooke City. Then over the Beartooth Pass. Then probably cruise around the MT/WY border area in search of scenery and solitude.
Do any of you guys have favorite road, or a "MUST SEE" place?
THANKS FOR THE INFO-
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
Ride over Bear tooth pass if the weather permits.Could be very cold on the mountain which is up about 10,000 feet elevation. When I was over it last year in July it was 36 degrees on the top and still had snow at the sides of the road. That was in early July.
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
Western Montana and Northwestern Wyoming blew me away. It was awesome. Beartooth is incredible. Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP are amazing as well. Lolo pass throught the Bitteroot NF is also mind blowing. You couldn't pick a nicer area to explore.
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
No doubt that the area is special. The Chief Joseph Scenic Highway on the north side of Cody will give you a tremendous day of incredible scenery. I like entering Yellowstone this way, through the northeast entrance, as it is a little less crowded and stunningly beautiful. The Lamar River valley in this northeast section of the park is filled with wildlife and scenic roads:
South of Yellowstone are the Grand Tetons and one of the the most stunning rides in the country. I suppose it's about 90 miles or so from the south entrance of Yellowstone to Jackson, Wyoming and you'll stop often to take pictures and gawk at the enormity of the mountains. Lots to see in the Jackson area and it's a great base camp for exploring the area.
Your first trip out there will convince you that you'll be coming back often - there is just so much to see! The Henry's Fork area on the southwest side of Yellowstone is an area of sweeping vistas, roaring rivers, and great history. You'll feel smaller than when you came - it's a humbling experience!
South of Yellowstone are the Grand Tetons and one of the the most stunning rides in the country. I suppose it's about 90 miles or so from the south entrance of Yellowstone to Jackson, Wyoming and you'll stop often to take pictures and gawk at the enormity of the mountains. Lots to see in the Jackson area and it's a great base camp for exploring the area.
Your first trip out there will convince you that you'll be coming back often - there is just so much to see! The Henry's Fork area on the southwest side of Yellowstone is an area of sweeping vistas, roaring rivers, and great history. You'll feel smaller than when you came - it's a humbling experience!
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
Glacier National Park, Beartooth Pass, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Chief Joseph Highway, Highway 14A from Cody to Sheridan through the Big Horn Mountains.
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
Well since it is wyoming and montana I would presume you will be in northern wyoming.
But east or west?
North East: North of gillette, I-90 up to Devils tower nice roads nice rides.
Between town of Hulett, Wy(neat little town with FREE museum) and Belle Foursche S.D.
is the USA's oldest continually operating General Store about 110 now in Aladdin, Wy.
North Central: Wind River mountains and canyons.
North West: Definitely through Yellowstone. If you come in East Entrance at Cody Wyoming stop at the Pahaska Tepee and lodge, Buffalo Bills original lodge.
If you go south out of Yellowstone to Jackson, ride the Hoback canyon about 40 miles south
Or West over Teton pass into Idaho you can make a big loop back into Montana if you want.
But east or west?
North East: North of gillette, I-90 up to Devils tower nice roads nice rides.
Between town of Hulett, Wy(neat little town with FREE museum) and Belle Foursche S.D.
is the USA's oldest continually operating General Store about 110 now in Aladdin, Wy.
North Central: Wind River mountains and canyons.
North West: Definitely through Yellowstone. If you come in East Entrance at Cody Wyoming stop at the Pahaska Tepee and lodge, Buffalo Bills original lodge.
If you go south out of Yellowstone to Jackson, ride the Hoback canyon about 40 miles south
Or West over Teton pass into Idaho you can make a big loop back into Montana if you want.
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RE: What are your favorite Rides in WY or MT
I live in SE Wyoming, while there are some nice rides down here, the best parts of Wyoming are in the northwest. Cody to Chief Joseph Highway to Beartooth pass....I've been over the pass several times and have always hit a little snow at the top, but doesn't usually last long. If you can make it up to Glacier Park and the "Going to the Sun" highway that is also really nice, but its a long ride between the 2 (well worth it though). Yellowstone is pretty, but the traffic can really try your patients. Tetons and Jackson are also fantastic.
Just keep in mind gas stations are few and far between. Motels and camp grounds also get full, especially around Yellowstone and Glacier. Sometimes its easier to stay a little further away, then have a hundred or so mile ride into the scenic area you want to visit. If possible use a trip planner to stay off the interstate, but then keep a close eye for wildlife.
Just keep in mind gas stations are few and far between. Motels and camp grounds also get full, especially around Yellowstone and Glacier. Sometimes its easier to stay a little further away, then have a hundred or so mile ride into the scenic area you want to visit. If possible use a trip planner to stay off the interstate, but then keep a close eye for wildlife.
