The Lolo Pass

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Took this ride from Missoula to Boise almost 30 years ago. At that time, the sign at the Idaho border only said curves for next 76 miles. The best ride I have ever taken. The curves are sweeping, the river is beautiful. Just a fantastic ride. I am going to do it one more time this coming May from Salem OR to Missoula and back. It's a different ride going both ways from what they tell me. It's on my bucket list.

517 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Reviewed this in the Montana section but bears repeating in the Idaho section.......one of my all-time favorite roads to ride. I've done it twice west to east and once east to west. Very limited access to this road makes it a true gem.

197 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

I found this, by accident, a few years ago. It is one of my favorite roads. Highway 12. This follows the Lewis and Clark expedition and has plenty of markers for the history buffs. The road is well maintained. Good pavement. Two lane all the way. Plenty of campgrounds along the way, primitive National Forest type. The river is pristine and one of the few remaining unspoiled and unregulated (no dams) left in the US. The road crosses over it several times. Absolutely beautiful scenery, views and riding. You can go as fast as you like. Lightly traveled. Top your tank because it is about 130 miles between fuel stations. And pack food because there is nothing for about 100 miles. Before you go all the way into Lewiston, stop in Kooskia to top off your tank and grab a bite, if they are open. That's the 130 mile stop. The (as in the one and only) gas station has 24 hr pay at the pump, if it is open. Otherwise your next chance is Orofino. which is another 30 miles further west. But, i digress. This is an incredible road to ride. You will smile the whole time, the whole way. a definite bucket list