The Lolo Pass

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

This is on my annual list of rides! Where else can you see DOT roadside signs that say "Winding Road Next 99 Miles"!?! Not only will you enjoy carving these mountains with your motorcycle, but the views are tremendous! I've seen wildlife and I always enjoy the river and mountain views.
Every little town I pass through, whether it's Orofino, Kooskia, or Lolo, is extremely welcoming to motorcyclists and I've found excellent food at every stop!
If you're riding on a particularly hot day, be sure to stop basically anywhere to slip down to the river and dip your feet in the crystal clear mountain water!
DON'T forget your camera or GoPro!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport

I'm lucky enough to live in Missoula Montana, which is just 10 miles from the head of Hwy 12. I can't think of a better sportbike road to ride on anywhere within 500 miles of here. If you're looking for a road with never-ending twisty's, straightaways, scenery, everything desirable in a motorcycle centered highway...this is the road for you. Definitely a "must ride" highway to ride on if you're near by on a motorcycle.

517 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Have now ridden this 4 times in total, twice west to east and twice east to west. If I had to choose my preferred direction it would probably be west to east as that side of the road is next to the river. But really it doesn't much matter so long as you RIDE THIS ROUTE! My last trip (east to west) this summer, 2020 was glorious as Montana had us stopped near the top of the pass and I only had one 4 wheeler in front of me. I was around it in seconds and literally rode nearly the entire stretch from the border of ID and MT to Kooskia with no one in front of me. Generally I get pissed at the endless road construction in Montana, but this time I gotta tip my hat because they set me up for one of the better riding days anyone could ask for.