I reserved a spot at Grand Teton (Colter Bay) mid May, stay 4 days then 5 days at Yellowstone (Fishing Bridge).I will be coming from the East towards Grand Teton and remember reading that one road was tricky but can not find the thread anymore.1. For a 30' 5th wheel, what is the best way to get to Colter Bay coming from the East?2. After that, we go from Colter Bay to Fishing Bridge. Should I take the direct road (191) through the parks?

Probably the road you are thinking of is US 212 (Beartooth Highway) which enters YNP from the NE corner. Definitely not one to take if you are shaky on mountain driving.I wouldn't hesitate to use either US 26 or US 191 into GTNP. And from there, head north on US 191 to US 20 to Fishing Bridge. No issues.

4runnerguy wrote:I wouldn't hesitate to use either US 26 or US 191 into GTNP. And from there, head north on US 191 to US 20 to Fishing Bridge. No issues.Agree with either of these routes into GTNP. We prefer route 26 over the Togwotee Pass for the great scenery. It's a gradual easy climb after you pass Dubois and a somewhat steeper descent down to Moran Junction. Colter Bay isn't many miles from there. Should be lots of snow at the top of the pass in mid May as they have had a heavy snow year.Route 191 north from Rock Springs to GTNP doesn't involve going over a pass, but IMO is a boring drive.

Hey, I'll be at Colter Bay 5/15 thru 5/18 and then to FB for 3 days.

garyp4951 wrote:Hey, I'll be at Colter Bay 5/15 thru 5/18 and then to FB for 3 days.I reserved from the 19 -> 23 at GTNP and after that at Yellowstone, sorry.

From I-80 I like 287 at Rawlings to Colter Bay. Sinks Canyon SP at Lander is worth a stop. 287 from DuBoise was recently rebuilt and its a beautiful entrance into the Tetons. Hopefully that early 191/287/south entrance will be open into Ystone.

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CloudDriver
Explorer
Mar 27, 2017
4runnerguy wrote:
I wouldn't hesitate to use either US 26 or US 191 into GTNP. And from there, head north on US 191 to US 20 to Fishing Bridge. No issues.

Agree with either of these routes into GTNP. We prefer route 26 over the Togwotee Pass for the great scenery. It's a gradual easy climb after you pass Dubois and a somewhat steeper descent down to Moran Junction. Colter Bay isn't many miles from there. Should be lots of snow at the top of the pass in mid May as they have had a heavy snow year.

Route 191 north from Rock Springs to GTNP doesn't involve going over a pass, but IMO is a boring drive.
4runnerguy
Explorer
Mar 27, 2017
Probably the road you are thinking of is US 212 (Beartooth Highway) which enters YNP from the NE corner. Definitely not one to take if you are shaky on mountain driving.

I wouldn't hesitate to use either US 26 or US 191 into GTNP. And from there, head north on US 191 to US 20 to Fishing Bridge. No issues.

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