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Cup_fan
Explorer
Jan 08, 2014

Cheyenne to Yellowstone

We are planning a trip this summer from Missouri to Yellowstone NP. I would probably be taking I-80 from Cheyenne to Rawlins and then Hwy 287 up to Yellowstone. I am wondering what kind of mountain grades we are looking at on this Highway and if this would be the best route. My trailer is well within the tow rating of my truck, but I am still looking for the easiest towing route that I can find. Any help from you experienced Yellowstone travelers would be greatly appreciated.
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  • CloudDriver's avatar
    CloudDriver
    Explorer
    Jan 09, 2014
    We have only driven route 26 in the opposite direction - from Moran to Lander. My recollection is that the climb from Moran to the pass is steeper than going back down to Dubois, but it's not a very steep grade on either side. We certainly have driven steeper grades elsewhere.

    If you want a nearly flat route, go to Rock Springs and take route 191/189 up to Jackson, then through Grand Teton NP to Yellowstone.

    Personally, I would take the 287/26 route for the better scenery.
  • travel4family's avatar
    travel4family
    Explorer
    Jan 08, 2014
    We went that way last summer and went finem hills start around Dubois I think, but very manageable ~ and we are set up well in our limits but still we're not loaded with power in a mini van! Just gas up - towns are few and far! Beautiful country!
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 08, 2014
    Very steep grade east of Moran junction. Hard on brakes if you don't gear down and slow down up on top. Take your time going up. Watch your temperature.

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