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Billinwoodland's avatar
Jun 19, 2015

US 20 north from Idaho Falls

Folks, I am planning a trip for early fall that would take me north on US 20 from Idaho Falls to 287 north, then US 12 east, then US 89 north, ending up in central Montana. I will be in a 35' gasser pulling a small toad. Thoughts on this route? Any better ideas getting to the Lewistown area?
Thanks
Bill
  • Hwy 20 north of Idaho Falls to West Yellowstone is a good road with two climbs. One is 6 miles north of Ashton - Ashton Hill. It's 4.5 miles of a steady 6% climb. The highway levels off and then the next grade is Targhee Pass at the Idaho Montana border and although it's 1.5 miles of 4 - 6% grade, it's hardly noticeable. We've driven this route and you're MH can probably handle Ashton Hill if you're not overloaded. We've driven all the way to I-90. We haven't driven 12 to 89, but according to the Mountain West directory, between White Sulphur Springs and Neihart is King's Hill Pass - 6 - 7% for 4.5 miles and a 1/2 mile break in the grade near the top. It's a good two lane road with 45 mph curves on the north side and 40mph curves on the south side.