LINCOLN TO SEELEY LAKE – 72 miles

This section is just 72 miles but packed with fun riding. Start by ascending Huckleberry Pass before descending to the Blackfoot River valley. Coopers Lake and Browns Lake provide options for a swim to cool down or clean off the dust and sweat. Stop at the Ovando general store and historic sites or grab a meal at Trixi’s Saloon on Highway 200. The route climbs again before traversing the south end of the Swan Range. Although it’s a bit long at 8.4 miles each way, the ride up to Mt. Morrell Lookout is worth the time. If the summit gate is closed, it’s just a short walk to the tower, and there are views from the saddle at the gate. Seeley Lake features multiple restaurants and large campgrounds on the lake but has limited lodging options.