Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Montana
We're planning on a trip mid-September through Montana including the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway East of Lost Trail Pass and the Big Hole Battlefield. I've found a lot of information, but am lo...
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mockturtle wrote:We took U.S. 14A two weeks ago with our fifth wheel. We had a slow trip up the switchbacks West of I-90, but not problems heading West to Cody. A diesel exhaust brake makes a huge difference going down that 10% grade!
Last week I enjoyed driving 14A west from the Bighorn Mts. and what a beautiful drive! But, IMO, the 10% grade (IIRC, all the grades are 10%) and hairpin turns would not have been as enjoyable with big fifth wheel or a long MH.
We also took the Beartooth Highway from Cooke City to Red Lodge, but without the trailer. We just did a loop on the Chief Joseph Highway from Cody to Cooke City, the Beartooth Pass to Red Lodge, and state highways back to Cody. Made a fun day trip, including picnic lunch just inside Yellowstone NP NE entrance. It's great having that Federal senior pass just for quick stops in national parks!
