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Day Trips from Rally Site?

Yep. We can attach .zip files, so if you want to zip up the GPS route and attach it, go right ahead. If you're not sure how to do that, send it to me at teamkbasaATcomcastDOTnet and I'll put it up for you.

dave
 
KBasa said:
Yep. We can attach .zip files, so if you want to zip up the GPS route and attach it, go right ahead. If you're not sure how to do that, send it to me at teamkbasaATcomcastDOTnet and I'll put it up for you.

dave

The zip program on my computer isn't working properly, so I sent a copy of my route file to BradfordBenn this morning. I can shoot one to you also.
 
From JetDoc:

My Rally Maps: (Riding times & distances estimated. Yours may vary.)

Heres three of my favorite Washington & Idaho loops

1. Lake Coeur dÔÇÖAlene loop: Some low speed turns and moderate grades. 150 miles, Est. riding time = 2.5 hours

From Spokane take I-90 East to Idaho mile marker 22 exit to Hwy 97.
Hwy 97 bends and twists southbound around the eastern shore of Lake Coeur dÔÇÖAlene, offering some fantastic views of the lake and surrounding forests to the little lakeside town of Harrison. At Harrison, continue South on Hwy 97, 7.5 miles to the intersection of Hwy 3. South on Hwy 3 to St Maries.

At the stop sign in St Maries, turn Right onto Hwy 5, Westbound to Plumber. You will pass through Hayburn State Park, and more beautiful lake views as you ride through the Coeur dÔÇÖAlene Indian Reservation. At Plumber, turn northbound onto US Hwy 95. Just North of the Coeur dÔÇÖAlene tribal Casino/Resort, you may continue on US 95 to Coeur dÔÇÖAlene, or bear left onto Hwy 58 which will lead you back to Spokane. Hwy 95 is a little faster, but 58 is a more interesting ride.

Either way, this loop will give you some great photo ops of one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, and a nice ride in the country.

2. Kettle Falls Loop: Some sweeping curves; Mostly level to moderate grades; 275 miles; Riding time = 5 hours.

From Spokane, take I-90 to Hwy 2 westbound. At Davenport, turn north on Hwy 25, past old Fort Spokane. Your route will take you from the Spokane River along Lake Roosevelt to Kettle Falls, WA. At Kettle Falls, turn East onto Hwy 395/20 to Colville. At Colville, follow Hwy 20 to Tiger and follow the Pend Oreille River on to Newport.

At Newport, you can take US Hwy 2 west back to Spokane. If you have more time, continue to follow the river East on Hwy 2 to Sandpoint, Idaho and take US 95 South to Coeur dÔÇÖAlene where you can return to Spokane via I-90.

3. Thompson Pass Loop: A few low-speed turns; some moderate grades; One steep climb at Montana border; 280 miles; Riding time = 5 hours.

From Spokane, East on I-90 past the old Cataldo Mission to mile 43 and the Kingston exit. Turn eastbound on the Coeur dÔÇÖAlene River Road. Stop and visit the Enaville Snake Pit if you dare. Continue on the old river road to Prichard then the Prichard Creek Road past Murray and up over the pass into Montana. You may still see some snow on the north sides of the high peaks as you pass under them.

From the top of Thompson pass, continue down the Montana side on Hwy 471. At the stop sign your route leads westbound on Hwy 200 but you can detour a mile or two east to visit the town of Thompson Falls. Fuel is cheaper in Montana, and maybe you can find some fresh home-made huckleberry ice cream!

Westbound Hwy 200 will take you to Sandpoint, ID where you can hook up to Hwy 2 back to Spokane, or Hwy 95 to Coeur dÔÇÖAlene. Either route, how many times can you say youÔÇÖve crossed a whole state from border to border twice in one afternoonÔÇÖs ride?
 

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"3. Thompson Pass Loop: A few low-speed turns; some moderate grades; One steep climb at Montana border; 280 miles; Riding time = 5 hours."
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Are all roads paved on this ride?
 
gwb36 said:
"3. Thompson Pass Loop: A few low-speed turns; some moderate grades; One steep climb at Montana border; 280 miles; Riding time = 5 hours."
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Are all roads paved on this ride?

Yes, all roads are paved and in good condition. We did this loop about two weeks ago.
 
Lolo loop

Here's another great Northern Idaho ride from the Spokane Fairgrounds. I've always done it as a two-day ride with an overnight stop in Missoula, but there's no reason it can't be done in one (long) day.

The route is just over 500 miles, with 200 of that being Interstate between Spokane and Missoula. The balance is mostly high-speed highways and includes US Hwy 12 between Lewiston, ID and Lolo, MT. This is the famous (or infamous) "winding road next 77 miles" highway you've all seen in your friends' photo albums.

I've attached my Garmin MapSource route file in a zipped folder.

Ride Safe and Enjoy!
 

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Dworshak

Many maps don't show this, but the two main routes for Dworshak Dam (through Cavendish or through Elk River, I believe; JetDoc can confirm the route numbers I bet) are all paved. Any of these routes to/from the rally site would be a good day trip. Orofino is a good sized town with all services.
 
Re: Dworshak

Montana said:
Many maps don't show this, but the two main routes for Dworshak Dam (through Cavendish or through Elk River, I believe; JetDoc can confirm the route numbers I bet) are all paved. Any of these routes to/from the rally site would be a good day trip. Orofino is a good sized town with all services.

It's been a couple of years since I visited the Dwarshak reservoir. At that time, some of the roads that used to be paved were not well maintained. I really don't know what the situation is now. I'd bet there are some fantastic rides in that area for the GS pilots, but my K12 prefers smoother surfaces to play on :D
 
Memorial weekend we rode the Cavendish route on R1200Cs and our route was freshly paved. In Orofino we met two ID riders, one on an R and one on an ST1300 if memory serves, they'd come from Elk River - all nicely paved.
 
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