The Lolo Pass

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

After 5 years of yearly road trips I can still say this is my ultimate favorite road, especially if you can do it without having to deal with an 18 wheeler. It trumps Beartooth Pass and The Million Dollar Hwy because of its 45-50 mph / multiple curves. Once you get in your groove, you will be in heaven. Watch for wild life and enjoy the Clearwater River!

2 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Very accurate description of the Hwy. 12 ride. I've ridden it twice now. The "No Seervices for 75 miles" reference is TRUE, except that there is AT LEAST ONE gas stop (that I'm aware of) on that route. Lochsa Lodge, 43 miles west of Lolo at Powell, has GAS, a FANTASTIC restaurant, a small convenience store and lodging, albeit a bit expensive. That's all I wanted to add. GREAT RIDE though!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

The road teases you, starting with gentle sweeping turn, building you confidence and urging you faster. The scenery, the curves, and good road surface continue relentlessly. As your endurance wanes some turns have closing a radius. I had the time of my life riding Lolo pass. A stop at Lodge near the top of the pass is great to a quick bite and fuel before heading back down. Everybody rider should have the joy of riding Lolo pass at least once in their life. Go early in the day before the revenuers (law enforcement) give you a performance award.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Other

I found the Lolo Pass quite by accident last july. Heading for southern Idaho where I used to ski in the late 70's. Decided to head east instead. Tremendous ride until I got past the sign that says, curves for 99 miles. Yahoo? Only until I came across 2,(two) westbound wide (really wide)loads, with a whack of pilot vehicles. As soon as a straight stretch showed up the loads took up the whole road, thanks to the aforementioned pilot vehicles.It took about 30 miles to get past them peckerheads.
What normaly would have been a glorious ride, in really hot weather, turned out to be an excercise in frustration. Not the road's fault by any means. A recommeded ride at any other time for sure. Paul Bond.