Poco183 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I have a trip planned and unfortunately I don't have enough time to ride to Red Lodge and the Chief Joseph Highway. For those of you who have ridden either or both, if you could only ride one, which would it be? Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 If I was in the area, no way am I passing up either Chief Joseph or Beartooth. If I had to choose then it would be Beartooth but it wouldn't be hard to do some of both depending on how you are planning to get to the area. 3 Link to comment
greiffster Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 If you're asking to pick either Chief Jospeh or Beartooth...I choose Beartooth. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 another vote for beartooth, but really do try to make time for both! Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Chief Joseph is wonderful and Beartooth isn’t very far....... Link to comment
Endobob Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 14 hours ago, greiffster said: If you're asking to pick either Chief Jospeh or Beartooth...I choose Beartooth. Agree, however, if possible make time for both - 2 of the best rides in the USA! At the 2018 UnRally I road both roads twice and would have ridden them more if I had more time! Link to comment
Selden Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 From what direction will you be coming? Chief Joseph highway isn't that long and runs into the Beartooth Highway, so I can't see the point of doing only Chief Joseph. Do both. Starting at Red Lodge, a loop out to the eastern end of Chief Joseph, then up to where it intersects with Beartooth Highway, then back to Red Lodge is only ~145 miles. Ignore Google Maps' estimate of 2h 51 min, as you will be stopping so often to take photos and admire the views that it will take much longer. This is one of the greatest rides in the Rockies. 2 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 love them both. I prefer Chief Joseph overall. Link to comment
Poco183 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Thanks for all of the replies and information. I decided to cut out some other side trips so I can ride to Red Lodge and do the Chief Joseph Highway. 3 1 Link to comment
Traveler1 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 As long as you're allotting a bit more time, you should consider one of the most sublime biking roads anywhere. I'm suggesting Highway 78 which connects Red Lodge to Columbus (I 90). Pure joy for a rider. 2 Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Traveler1 said: As long as you're allotting a bit more time, you should consider one of the most sublime biking roads anywhere. I'm suggesting Highway 78 which connects Red Lodge to Columbus (I 90). Pure joy for a rider. Of all the rides we did from RL, 78 was a hoot. 2x from Columbus to RL and 1x from RL to Columbus. I remember Nando writing that he took 78 on his return trip and raved about it also. 2 Link to comment
Heck Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 If you are starting from Billings, do the whole loop....in fact just do the whole loop....You wont regret it.... 1 Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Try to avoid the Sturgis crowd, crazy busy everywhere 1 Link to comment
Poco183 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 10 hours ago, mickeym3 said: Try to avoid the Sturgis crowd, crazy busy everywhere I won't be in the Sturgis area until at least a week after the rally. Hopefully the big crowds will be dwindling. Link to comment
Poco183 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 I've decided to the the loop of Red Lodge, including the Chief Joseph's Highway, and a side trip to Columbus (Thanks to JOhn Rannalletta). Thanks for all the input. 1 Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Poco183 said: I won't be in the Sturgis area until at least a week after the rally. Hopefully the big crowds will be dwindling. Funny thing is few years ago I was on Beartooth and we encountered several riding sans helmets and T-shirts and/or vests and it was sleeting. They seemed oblivious or worse I suppose. Just know the weather can change pretty dramatically up there in very short order. Link to comment
VaR1200RT Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Enjoy the ride. It is a beautiful area. Hope the weather is good for you. Link to comment
Poco183 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thanks for the great advice. I did Beartooth twice and took the Chief Joseph Highway to Cody, Wyoming. Here is a little video of the ride. 3 Link to comment
Endobob Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, Poco183 said: "Thanks for the great advice. I did Beartooth twice and took the Chief Joseph Highway to Cody, Wyoming. Here is a little video of the ride" Nice video - it brought back wonderful memories for me of the 2018 UnRally and those two fabulous motorcycle roads! 1 Link to comment
Selden Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice editing, brings back memories from 2016. I wouldn't want to ride it at 10:00 at night. Link to comment
Red Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Just curious, where was the camera mounted? Link to comment
Poco183 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Red said: Just curious, where was the camera mounted? It is mounted on the top of the engine guard. Link to comment
Stir Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Beartooth. You should have put up a survey. :-) Link to comment
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