jo1000 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Hey everybody ... I would like to hear from people who have taking long trips out west or if you're lucky enough to live in these beautiful states. I'm heading out from LI NY, we are going to super slab to SD then start exploring. The route I want to do is SD TO Wyoming then Montana down south to Utah, I plan on staying 2 days in each state.The whole trip is 3 weeks, around 6000 miles. From Utah head east to Colorado, I want to ride Pikes Peek for sure. Then make our way down to New Orleans , get off the bike for a few days relax and enjoy to favors of New Orleans. Then Slab to Georgia making our way to the Smokey Mts to the Blue Ridge. From there we have to see how much time we have left to explore. I wouldn't mind taking the long way thru West Virginia heading North. So I would like hear about the must see roads out west, peoples stories about their rides . Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 25, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted April 25, 2017 What time of year are you planning your trip? Mountainous areas have a lot of snow closures, some roads dont get cleared and open to traffic until late June! Since you are going to be in MT and WY, a few areas I would recommend are Beartooth Pass, Chief Joseph Hwy and the Bighorn Mountains, which can all be done in one continuous route between Red Lodge, Cody and Sheridan, if the snow has been cleared. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo1000 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 We are leaving the second week of July, we have thought about snow in the high country.I should have stated that in my first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsimple Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I will be going here with my family end of June. My wife has been there already and claims it is spectacular: http://stateparks.mt.gov/lewis-and-clark-caverns/ also in Wyoming we will be hitting some hot spring locations that might feel nice after a ss from NY (BTW i grew up in Smithtown http://thermopolis.com/ http://www.lavahotsprings.com/ Its almost impossible not to find something amazing in the west/ northwest, have a great trip. 2015 Red FJ 09 2013 WR250R - little boy blue - sold 2012 DL650 V Strom - sold 2007 FZ6 - sold 1986 FJ600 - sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted April 25, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 25, 2017 Look into going through the Sawtooth National Rec area. A beautiful place. It did snow on us in August (Heavy flurries) https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recarea/?recid=5842 Then on to Craters of the moon. Another place everyone should see. https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm Utah to Colorado eastbound. I-70 between Salina Ut. to Grand Junction Co. is just amazing drive/ride. Not challenging just beautiful. Looks like a John Ford movie. (Think John Wayne) One of 2 "I"s I have ever recommended. The other is I-26 between Asheville NC. and Johnson City Tn. Absolutely Do not miss Dead Indian Pass.... http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/WYO296ChiefJoseph/WYO296ChiefJoseph.html Good Luck!!!! "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Look into going through the Sawtooth National Rec area. A beautiful place. It did snow on us in August (Heavy flurries) https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recarea/?recid=5842 Then on to Craters of the moon. Another place everyone should see. https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm Utah to Colorado eastbound. I-70 between Salina Ut. to Grand Junction Co. is just amazing drive/ride. Not challenging just beautiful. Looks like a John Ford movie. (Think John Wayne) One of 2 "I"s I have ever recommended. The other is I-26 between Asheville NC. and Johnson City Tn. Absolutely Do not miss Dead Indian Pass.... http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/WYO296ChiefJoseph/WYO296ChiefJoseph.html Good Luck!!!! if you are coming thru the Sawtooths, you will be close to me. Beautiful area and the ride from stanley into Boise is full of glorious curves. Alot of deer and elk at night though. Let me know when you are coming! Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted April 26, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2017 Lolo pass, bear tooth highway, chief joseph highway. 3 you gotta ride some day roads. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted April 26, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2017 Hey everybody ... I would like to hear from people who have taking long trips out west or if you're lucky enough to live in these beautiful states. I'm heading out from LI NY, we are going to super slab to SD then start exploring. The route I want to do is SD TO Wyoming then Montana down south to Utah, I plan on staying 2 days in each state.The whole trip is 3 weeks, around 6000 miles. From Utah head east to Colorado, I want to ride Pikes Peek for sure. Then make our way down to New Orleans , get off the bike for a few days relax and enjoy to favors of New Orleans. Then Slab to Georgia making our way to the Smokey Mts to the Blue Ridge. From there we have to see how much time we have left to explore. I wouldn't mind taking the long way thru West Virginia heading North. So I would like hear about the must see roads out west, peoples stories about their rides . Thanks...Go over to Philsplace.smugmug.com and click on "From Here to the Canadian Border to the Mexican Border and back". I highly recommend a stay at the Laughing Horse Bed and Breakfast in Whitefish MT. Rooms are quaint, and the food to die for. Sounds like a great ride, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo1000 Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Look into going through the Sawtooth National Rec area. A beautiful place. It did snow on us in August (Heavy flurries) https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recarea/?recid=5842 Then on to Craters of the moon. Another place everyone should see. https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm Utah to Colorado eastbound. I-70 between Salina Ut. to Grand Junction Co. is just amazing drive/ride. Not challenging just beautiful. Looks like a John Ford movie. (Think John Wayne) One of 2 "I"s I have ever recommended. The other is I-26 between Asheville NC. and Johnson City Tn. Absolutely Do not miss Dead Indian Pass.... http://www.wyoroad.info/highway/webcameras/WYO296ChiefJoseph/WYO296ChiefJoseph.html Good Luck!!!! Wow that's alot of snow for the end of April.... Thanks everybody for the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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