Lolo Motorway

Lolo Motorway (Powell, MT to Weippe, ID)

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In mid-September 1805, Lewis and Clark reached the Bitterroots in Montana. The weather was beginning to change and snow was beginning to appear on the mountains. William Clark and six hunters left Traveler's Rest near what is now Lolo, Montana on September 11, crossing the Bitterroot Divide to the mountains. On September 20, they found themselves in what is now the Weippe prairie in Idaho.

This portion of the trail is known as the Lolo Motorway. It is still as rugged and primitive as when the explorers traveled across it. There are no gas stations, stores or services on this 'road'. You will find 100 miles of beautiful scenery.

The Lolo Motorway is a long way from nowhere. You will want to check with the local Forest Service for road conditions, rates and detailed maps. Vehicles (including bicycles) are not allowed on the historic trails. This is a one-way road with limited opportunity to pass or pull over. Travel trailers and RVs are not recommend.

There are scattered campsites and places to stop for a picnic along the route. Please respect the road and trail restrictions. Travel and camp only where permitted and leave no trace of your visit.

September 1805 & June 1806-Gass Creek
September 15, 1805-Wendover Ridge Rest Site
September 15, 1805-Snowbank Camp
September 16, 1805-Lonesome Cove Camp
September 17, 1805-The Sinque Hole
September 18, 1805-Dry Camp
September 18, 1805-Hungery Creek
September 19, 1805-Portable Soup Camp
September 19, 1805-Spirit Revival Ridge
September 19, 1805-Sherman Saddle
September 19, 1805-Lewis and Clark Grove
September 20, 1805-Hearty Meal Stop
September 20, 1805-Full Stomach Camp
September 20, 1805-Weippe Prairie
September 21, 1805-Pheasant Camp
June 15, 1806-Small Prairie Camp
June 16, 1806-Horse Steak Meadow
June 17, 1806-Cache Mountain
June 17, 1806-Retreat Camp
June 18, 1806-Salmon Trout Camp
June 25, 1806-Jerusalem Artichoke Camp
June 26, 1806-Greensward Camp
June 27, 1806-Bears Oil and Roots
June 27, 1806-The Smoking Place Please respect The Smoking Place, a site sacred to the Nimiipuu
June 28, 1806-13 Mile Camp

Contact the U. S. Forest Service for brochures, maps and additional information

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