Big Horn Mountain routes & gears
From Yellowstone to SD, if we go east through the Bighorns, it sounds like the southern route (16) is a little easier driving so we are leaning toward 16 (looking at other posts). We are first ti...
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We came home to Kentucky through the BH last summer from Yellowstone. I don't recall needing to shift (automatic, Class C 30' no toad) more than a few times while climbing. It's steep but a magnificent drive. Your engine will tell you when it's time to shift going up. If you get concerned about brakes, watch rpms and down shift till you feel it's ok to gear up. The grades will tell you what you need to do. I had no trouble and that was our first time across the BH too. Take pictures and enjoy the ride.
