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lakeside013104's avatar
Mar 08, 2015

Provo to Jackson Hole

Towing 39' 5er. Plenty of time. No hurry. Do NOT wish to travel over Teton Pass. What route have folks traveled over and any pros or cons from personal experiences?

Plan to be in this area after April 18th.

Lakeside
  • Two good routes we have used.

    1. I15 to Idaho Falls then route 26 to Alpine Junction and then north to Jackson. No significant grades.

    2. I15 to route 89 Near Brigham City. Continue on 89 all the way to Alpine Junction and on up to Jackson. Route 89 between Logan and Garden City on Bear Lake is the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway and is a beautiful drive. In the Byway section, the road climbs gradually and is somewhat curvy and then has about a 1 mile of 7% downgrade just before Garden City. The rest of 89 is easy and scenic as well.

    You are wise to avoid the Teton pass. Been there, done that, never again!
  • CloudDriver wrote:
    Two good routes we have used.

    1. I15 to Idaho Falls then route 26 to Alpine Junction and then north to Jackson. No significant grades.

    2. I15 to route 89 Near Brigham City. Continue on 89 all the way to Alpine Junction and on up to Jackson. Route 89 between Logan and Garden City on Bear Lake is the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway and is a beautiful drive. In the Byway section, the road climbs gradually and is somewhat curvy and then has about a 1 mile of 7% downgrade just before Garden City. The rest of 89 is easy and scenic as well.

    You are wise to avoid the Teton pass. Been there, done that, never again!


    Yes, have travelled both of these routes and both are good. We drove over Teton Pass - ONCE and will never do it again. We take the time, coming from Idaho Falls, to go through Alpine Junction and up along the Snake River.
  • The drive from Alpine to Jackson is quite scenic, as well. Good road, but sure is pretty along there (fall can be spectacular.)
  • Thank you CloudDriver and others for taking the time to share your traveling experience. Much appreciated.

    Lakeside
  • The drive through Logan Canyon on 89 to Bear Lake is beautiful. No problems towing and lots to see.