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By vwestrider (5 McR Points) on Jan 31, 2015

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Big_Mike
519 McR Points
Loved the whole route with Cloud Peak Skyway…
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Benjamin Smith
20 McR Points
Have ridden several times while at Sturgis! Very…
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Written Directions

Highway Sweet 16 (nearly) runs from Devils Tower National Monument in Eastern Wyoming to the Big Horn Mountains and the Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, all the way to Yellowstone via HWY 14, 16, & 20.

Scenery

From breathtaking mountain vistas through the Bighorn National Forest and the unspoiled beauty along the Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway, to the awe-inspiring limestone walls of Ten Sleep Canyon and the vivid colors of the Painted Desert, oodles of eye-candy truly make US Highway 16 the "Sweet 16." Called the best and easiest route to Yellowstone Park and The Black Hills because of its low grade and gentle curves in comparison to other routes over the Big Horn Mountains, The Sweet 16 offers plenty of sight-seeing. Forests, fossils, rock-climbing, abundant wildlife and more make The Sweet 16 appealing to those of diverse ages and interests.

Drive Enjoyment

Low Grade and Gentle Curves - Fairly new paving in most areas - particularly on the Western side of the Big Horn Mountains.

Tourism Opportunities

Amenities are available in the towns along this Highway, but when in the Big Horn Mountains the amenities are fewer and far between. There are many beautiful camping sites along this route near streams and surrounded by forest. Some have 'general' stores or lodges near by.
 

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Benjamin Smith
20 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Have ridden several times while at Sturgis! Very crowded at that time of year. Beautiful area,, lots of great rides based out of Rapid City. Have ridden in 2015 and 2017
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Big_Mike
519 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Loved the whole route with Cloud Peak Skyway being the highlight.
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Spartaka
89 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Can't beat yellowstone or devil's tower.
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SENSQUATCH
79 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
On my way home from Yellowstone this is the route with a couple exceptions that I took and it was a great ride! Very relaxing and just plain incredible!
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