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Afflyer1
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May 18, 2013

Easiest route to Rapid City from Denver towing a 26' TT

Greetings- I'm a new member here, and my family and I, have a trip planned at the KOA east of Rapid City during the July 4th holiday. We just purchased a brand new Forest River "Grey Wolf" 26B travel trailer a few weeks ago. I pull it with my 2009 Dodge Ram 1/2 ton (2WD)with the Hemi. What would be the BEST route with the least in "surprises" in elevation gains from Denver to the campsite? Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Bradley
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  • crabbin_cabin's avatar
    crabbin_cabin
    Explorer II
    May 19, 2013
    The last time I went from Denver to renew my driver's license in Rapid City I took I 76 to Sterling then north on 385 (Sidney/Alliance/Chadron) to SD 79 (just south of Hot Springs) into Rapid City. Very good roads and interesting prairie country.
    WE actually have done this route twice.
    John
  • jrp's avatar
    jrp
    Explorer
    May 18, 2013
    "Best" is always a matter of opinion, but here's my route: north on I25 into Wy, then exit onto US18 through Lusk,Wy and on east into SD; hooking up with SD79 near Hot Springs, SD, north on 79 all the way to Rapid City area. Just before entering Rapid City, exit 79 onto 16 east (Elk Vale Road) and take it to 44 where the KOA is.

    A longer and more back roads alternate I've used is, take I76 east to Sterling, Co, north to Sidney, Neb and then 385 all the way north to 79 at Hot Springs, SD.

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