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Montana Motorcycle Roads and Trips

Big Sky Country is home to some of the country's best motorcycle roads. The state's scenery is divided between the mountains that dominate the west half of the state and the plains that predominate in the east. Glacier National park in northwest Montana (MT) and Yellowstone in southwest are considered by many to be two of the country's most splendid national parks. Roadside-amenities in the state can be sparse so make sure you have a plan for where to get gas, eat, and stay the night.

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	Rolling Pastures and Wide Skylines June 3, 2013 Start in rolling farm land with some small buttes from Wibaux to Baker. Baker to Ekalaka rolling hills, Ekalaka to Alzada start... Rosd service was or is GREAT. Wibaux to Baker normal two lane highway and not much traffic. Long straight aways with wide... We started from Exit 1 on I-94 in ND. Went west to MT, Wibaux MT, went south on MT 7 through Wibaux,...
	Chief Joseph Run October 21, 2011 You will start out in a small western town and ride through the mountains on your way to the top of the... Hwy 93 and Hwy 43 are well maintained. There are plenty of mountain vistas and winding roads along the water. There are... Start in Darby and head south on Hwy 93 toward the Idaho border. Once you start the climb up to the top...
	Kings Hill Highway October 20, 2011 There is gorgeous Mountain Vistas open farm land everything in-between. You will have the opportunity to see antelope and deer to elk... This road is very well maintained for year around use. Plenty of curves and twists. Early in the season look out for... Head east out of Great Falls on hwy 200 for 30 miles than turn right onto Hwy 89 all of the way...
	Skalkaho Highway October 20, 2011 This ride is truly for the riders who like to get off of the beaten path. There is a combination of pavement... This road has a lot of sweeping curves and a few tight and twisting it is partly made of pavement and dirt... Start in Hamilton travel south on Hwy 93 approximately 5 miles turn onto state hwy 38 (Skalkaho Hwy). This is of course...
	Montana After Work Stress Reliever Ride September 7, 2011 you will be riding along the lake for over half of the trip and will have plenty of chances to see different... the main road is in good shape the back road is narrow in spots and has blind spots and tight corners. Start in Helena Montana drive east on Hwy 12 toward Townsend Mt. Once there turn Left at the 4 way stop on...
	St. Joe River Scenic Byway May 23, 2011 You will see beautiful Rivers, Mountains,Forest on this wonderful twisting lonely backroad nature tour! 100 miles of twisties and elevation.Follows the edge of the St Joe River. No traffic,usually deserted. If you can't handle some dust,... From St. Maries, ID, east along the St. Joe River for 75 miles. At the junction with Road 218, FS 50 heads...
	Lewiston to Missoula on US Hwy 12 May 23, 2011 This route follows the Clearwater river and then the Lochsa River. It is one of the most beautiful rides I've been on.... The road was being worked on last summer when we went but was still in pretty good shape. There is quite a... This route starts in Lewiston Idaho and goes east along the Clearwater River and then the Lochsa River over Lolo Pass to...
	The Great Scenic Loop through Central Idaho & Western Montana May 23, 2011 This route takes you along the banks of the Salmon, Bitterroot, Lochsa, Clearwater, and Payette Rivers. You will see some of Idaho's... This is only a trip for riders that love twisties! I do not believe there is a stretch of over 5-10 miles... This is a loop and therefore can be started at any given point but for the purpose of this description, we will...
	The Lennep Cut Off May 23, 2011 Route follows the Jawbone Rail Road route of the Milwaukee RR. See the Charlie Bair Museum, Castle Town ghost town, Milwaukee RR... This road has it all. Twist, turns, hills, flats and straight sections. Watch for pot holes early in the year. If on interstate 90 turn north at exit 340 to Clyde Park. Just 5 miles past Ringling, home of the state coyote...
	Highway to Heaven - Route 56 Loop December 1, 2009 This is a great day loop or overnight. Roads are best from May 15 through September, if the weather holds out. You... Best of both worlds: some straight sweeping curves and some tight curves mainly following the river valleys. Some hills with the largest... Starting in Troy, Montana in northwest Montana, the route follows US Highway 2 just east of Troy to Highway 56 / Bull...
	Scenic Route From Big Timber to Great Falls August 1, 2009 Lots of farm land and distant views of mountains and wildlife between Big Timber and Harlowtown. Plenty of mountains from White Sulphur... Lots of farm land and distant views of mountains and wildlife between Big Timber and Harlowton. Plenty of mountains from White Sulphur... From Big Timber you head north on US 191 to Harlowton then west on US 12 then it T's and then you...
	US 89 August 1, 2009 Great mountain scenery through Paradise Valley along Yellowstone River. You'll see Pronghorn sheep, eagles, mule deer, bears (maybe). This route runs thru... Sweeping curves south give way to a flatter, straighter ride in the north. Pavement is great. Start route in Gardiner, M and head north on US 89 ... ends in Livingston, MT.
	The Yaak & Lake Koocanusa June 1, 2009 This is one of the most scenic wild roads in the northwest. From Hwy 2 you'll head up the Yaak River Rd.... The pavement is in excellent condition from Hwy 2 to the town of Yaak, with great sweepers and just a few tight... From Hwy 2 (east of Bonners Ferry, ID or West of Troy, MT) is FS rd 508, Yaak River Rd., it is...
	The Lewis and Clark Caverns Run June 1, 2009 There is a little of everything on this ride. Between the flat land riding and going through the hills you will take... The Road is of good quality and is well maintained with little traffic on it. There are not too many twists and... Start in Helena Montana travel east along HWY 12 to Townsend than head south along HWY 287 to the three Forks junction....
	The Idaho/Montana Scenic Triangle Loop March 1, 2009 Scenery on this route is amazing from start to finish! Excellent views of Lake Coeur d Alene and depending on the time... Very twisty State Hwy 97 has a fair amount of traffic by Idaho standards and has sections with lots of driveways; the... Coeur d Alene east on I-90 to Wolf Ldg/Harrison exit right on hwy 97 a very twisty lake rd through Harrison to...
	Missoula to Swan River Valley/Flathead Valley and Back July 1, 2008 Scenery is excellent! On the first leg of the ride, you will be surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges with snow capped peaks... Road quality is fairly good. The roads are mostly 2 lane paved highway and are in fairly good repair. On Highway 83,... tart by heading east out of Missoula, MT on I-90 east Get off the freeway at the Bonner exit and head east...
	The Wonderful 141 May 1, 2008 This route features wonderful Montana cattle-farmland across the Garnet Mountain range from US 12 to MT Route 200 (I took it South... This route is truly a dream to drive. It's road conditions are very good and it has a nice collection of small... This ride starts about 30 mins west of Helena in a town called Avon. From Avon, MT head north on MT Route...
	Cascade to Holter Lake along the Missouri River July 1, 2007 On this route you'll travel along the Missouri River Valley where the road hugs the river and you get some fantastic views... The road conditions are good the whole way. The road is a series of gentle turns and modest elevation changes and there... The route is very easy to find and follow. Just start Cascade, MT and take US 91/Frontage Road that parallels the river...
	Rt 200 through the Helena National Forest March 1, 2007 On this route you'll start out in lower altitude prairie environment and then begin to enter vast foothills with sporadic trees. As... The road is pretty mild in terms of curves and elevation changes. There are no twisties on this route whatsoever but there... The route is very easy to find and follow. Just start out in Great Falls, and get on I-15 north up to...
	50 Miles of Bliss - Garrision to Helena, MT March 1, 2007 You will see some gorgeous scenery on this run as you cut across a stretch of mountains from Garrison, MT to Helena,... Road conditions are good the whole way. The turns are gentle for the entire route so if you are looking for a... The route is very easy to find and follow. Just start out in Garrison, MT and head east on US Hwy 12...
	Beartooth Pass July 1, 2001 This road will curl your hair. Lotsa UP and DOWN, little guardrails, awesome scenery. You couldn't build a better route than this... Steep grades, endless hairpin curves, countless switch-backs, good pavement as no trucks, campers dare go up this one! Photo contributed... North entrance....Go south of Billings and I-90 on highway 212 through Red Lodge (MT). About 15 minutes south of town you go...
	Going-To-The-Sun Road July 1, 2001 For mountain climbers, reaching Mt Everest is the ultimate claim to fame. It is in a remote area and very difficult to... Much of the road quality depends on the crowds. If you don't mind the traffic then you'll enjoy the turns and elevation... Start your route in St. Mary, MT and head west on Going-to-the-Sun Road all the way through Glacier National Park to the...