Lolo Pass on Montana-Idaho border: curves next 99 miles
Usa, north-america
215 km
1,598 m
easy
Year-round
Lolo Pass, straddling the Montana and Idaho border, is a must-drive at 5,242 feet above sea level. This 134-mile stretch of Highway 12 (aka the Lewis and Clark Highway) from Lolo, Montana, to Kooskia, Idaho, carves its way through the stunning Bitterroot Range in the northern Rockies.
Get ready for a wild ride! This fully paved road is famous for its endless curves (you've probably seen the "Curves next 99 miles" sign!). While the road surface is excellent and traffic is usually light, don't get complacent. With few guardrails and services, plus some seriously sharp turns that sneak up on you, it demands your full attention. The speed limit hovers around 50 mph, and passing opportunities are limited, so settle in and enjoy the ride.
Give yourself around 3 hours to soak it all in. Expect breathtaking scenery, from lush meadows to towering mountain peaks and dense forests. You're basically retracing the steps of Lewis and Clark as you wind through this gorgeous part of the Rocky Mountains. This high mountain road is located in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest and was completed in 1962.
Where is it?
Lolo Pass on Montana-Idaho border: curves next 99 miles is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 44.6933, -100.3764
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 215 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,598 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Coordinates
- 44.6933, -100.3764
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