6. Lolo, MT to Pierce
LOLO, MT TO PIERCE – 150 miles
Say goodbye to Montana before you turn onto the famous Lolo Pass Highway and head back towards Idaho. The main route branches off the highway to follow dirt roads and bypasses the actual pass on the Montana-Idaho border. If you want to ride some wonderful scenic pavement, just continue on Highway 12 and it will get you to the same place. Either way, you’ll want to stop at Lochsa Lodge. It has a great restaurant, a general store with fuel, a campground, and cabins for rent to regroup before tackling the infamous Lolo Motorway.
The Lolo Motorway (road NF-500) follows the path used by the Nez Perce Indians to reach buffalo hunting grounds on the Great Plains. It was also used by Lewis and Clark during their quest to find an inland waterway to the west in 1805. The forest road you’ll be riding is not particularly challenging but is very remote with limited bailouts. Take your time to stop and explore the historically significant spots along the way. This section ends in the town of Pierce which has gas, a grocery store and lodging options.
6. Lolo, MT to Pierce
LOLO, MT TO PIERCE – 150 miles
Say goodbye to Montana before you turn onto the famous Lolo Pass Highway and head back towards Idaho. The main route branches off the highway to follow dirt roads and bypasses the actual pass on the Montana-Idaho border. If you want to ride some wonderful scenic pavement, just continue on Highway 12 and it will get you to the same place. Either way, you’ll want to stop at Lochsa Lodge. It has a great restaurant, a general store with fuel, a campground, and cabins for rent to regroup before tackling the infamous Lolo Motorway.
The Lolo Motorway (road NF-500) follows the path used by the Nez Perce Indians to reach buffalo hunting grounds on the Great Plains. It was also used by Lewis and Clark during their quest to find an inland waterway to the west in 1805. The forest road you’ll be riding is not particularly challenging but is very remote with limited bailouts. Take your time to stop and explore the historically significant spots along the way. This section ends in the town of Pierce which has gas, a grocery store and lodging options.
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