What is the suggest route to Cody from rapid city. We have been toldI 90 to Buffalo than route 16 to Route 120 then up to Cody. We have a chevy 2500 pulling a 14' travel trailer. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Really don't want to spend all the time going up to Montana and then back down.Thanks

you have been told right :). the other one, highway 14 is harder your brakes going down and 14A is a definite NO NO! But if you want to take a scenic drive one day, drive up 14 to Burgess Junction and come back via 14A...in your truck. Along the way, west of Burgess Junction is an ancient Indian astronomy circle called the Medicine Wheel. Worth you time and you can drive all the way up to it these days.

May want to top off your tank in Buffalo. Not much of anything between Buffalo and Worland.

US 16 over the Big Horns is no issue with any unit. Sure its a climb up, then a downgrade, but not to worry, just take your time, downshift as needed . You'll have steeper climbs going into and downgrades out of Yellowstone.

We are staying at the Ponderosa Campground and he suggested 16 all the way. Is it better to go down to Thermopolis then up to Cody or just stay on 16/20 to Greybull then across to Cody?

There is nothing scary about 16. It is steep in places but is a relatively easy drive. Just use a low gear when you are going down. If you get a line of cars behind you find a spot to pull over and let them go by. They'll understand.

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lewisr
Explorer
Jun 23, 2016
rumerdenbev wrote:
We are staying at the Ponderosa Campground and he suggested 16 all the way. Is it better to go down to Thermopolis then up to Cody or just stay on 16/20 to Greybull then across to Cody?

Take 16 to Worland then south on 20 to WY431 across to WY120 up to Cody. Beautiful drive across 431 with virtually no traffic.
camperfamily
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
I have pulled our old trailer over 14 and plan to take our 5ver over it this summer. I find it a beautiful drive and just take it slow. However, its not for everyone.
longdrive
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
Side note: Ponderosa - cash only, no CC
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Jun 18, 2016
Going down steep hills - shift down BEFORE you start the descent, not when you get going fast midway.
Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Jun 18, 2016
16 is, by far, the easiest of the three routes. But you will see signs indicating that a pull out to check your brakes is ahead. Don't miss the opportunity. Don't ride your brakes. If you do, the heat will eventually boil the brake fluid and the bubbles will make you a coaster. Better to coast for awhile, then brake hard to well below the speed limit. Then continue on.
I drove 14A once, but I was driving my Jeep Wrangler toad. I wouldn't want to drive that route in anything heavier, like a MH.
Thom02099
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2016
Just a heads up, and not a problem but just to be aware...US 16 is a popular ride with motorcycle enthusiasts, so there may be a lot of bikers riding when you go through.
Ed_C
Explorer
Jun 17, 2016
There is nothing scary about 16. It is steep in places but is a relatively easy drive. Just use a low gear when you are going down. If you get a line of cars behind you find a spot to pull over and let them go by. They'll understand.
rumerdenbev
Explorer
Jun 17, 2016
We are staying at the Ponderosa Campground and he suggested 16 all the way. Is it better to go down to Thermopolis then up to Cody or just stay on 16/20 to Greybull then across to Cody?
SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
US 16 over the Big Horns is no issue with any unit. Sure its a climb up, then a downgrade, but not to worry, just take your time, downshift as needed .
You'll have steeper climbs going into and downgrades out of Yellowstone.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
May want to top off your tank in Buffalo. Not much of anything between Buffalo and Worland.