this will be taking place the first weekend of june.
there are going to be two groups. those coming from the east will meet in sheridan friday night (i will line up my motel soon so everyone knows where to meet).
a point to meet for those coming from the west is still being figured out (i can only be in one place at a time).
saturday both groups will meet and do a cruise in yellowstone.
only 2 things im going to request when we do the park cruise...1, dont drive like an idiot 2, be respectful
during the cruise to yellowstone saturday, remember, its a cruise. not a race. have fun but dont put yourself, others, or property at risk.
bring motorola talkabouts or similar for the cruises. well be in mountains and cell service is very limited, we
'll use these to communicate during the cruise.
Official Dates- june 3-4 !!!!!!!
if you need more info e-mail me... loco@inbox.com
Last edited on Mon Mar 27th, 2006 07:12 am by goinloco1
ok, all...the route is now laid out.
but bad news on the length....seems is 4 hours of twisties and elevation changes not 2
a motel in sheridan is still being checked on, but theres still plenty of time for that.
as far as a date, its still june, but no date.
also, this is a little more info for ya. but as i said, nothings in concrete yet
its like 2.5 hours of iron mountain road....
Affirmative on that! Though, it's closer to 4 hours!
Sheridan to Cody is one of the most beautiful drives I've ever seen!
The elevation changes are unreal, not unlike riding a roller coaster.
And, the "Slow 15mph Turns For The Next 20 miles Ahead" signs are found all over the place on that route.
Check out a map:
From Ranchester (just north of Sheridan) take Hwy-14 west.
At Burgess Jct, take Hwy-14A to Lovell, and continue on to Cody.
(That's the only "boring" section, from Powell to Cody.)
From Cody, head north on Hwy-120 (Belfry Hwy) about 20 miles.
Then hang a left and head west on Hwy-7RO which becomes Hwy-296 (Chief Joseph Hwy/Dead Indian Hill Rd).
You then instersect with Hwy-212 (Beartooth Hwy) and end up in Cooke City, MT and the NorthEast Yellowstone Entrance Rd.
It's 213.7 miles total from Ranchester to the northeast entrance.
Easy day drive!
After that, it's 45mph STRICTLY ENFORCED in the Park, and on to West Yellowstone, MT for the night.
From there...the next day...who knows.
Folks living to the north could head up through Bozeman and back home.
Folks living to the south could go through Grand Teton and continue back through Wyoming.
Folks living to the east could do it all over again, or opt to go out Yellowstone through the East Entrance.
Folks living to the west could head any number of ways back through Idaho.
We could meet Friday afternoon/evening in Sheridan.
Take off Saturday morning on THE road-trip to Yellowstone, and stay in West Yellowstone for that night.
(You don't want to stay in the Park...trust me...$$$...and there's no "night life"...)
hi goingloco1.hey i am from gillette wyoming and was wondering what this is all about. maybe we could get to gether and cruise the mountains, i must agree the drive is beautiful. txs yannio
hi yannio!
in the next couple of weeks i will have a firm date for this and try to get everything else nailed down.
we do something once or twice a year either in the black hills or wyoming.
your more than welcome to join and cruise. and ill drop you a line next time im out that way, im actually in eastern sd but get to the hills a number of times during the year.
friday nite i will be staying at the days inn in sheridan. exit 25 off i-90.
saturday night most, including me. are staying at the kelly inn in west yellowstone.
please let me know if your coming so i can add you to the list.
we will be meeting at the days inn in sheridan saturday morning at 9am sharp and leaving to drive hwy 14 to yellowstone and to west yellowstone to hook up with those that came from the west. i believe well be meeting at the kelly inn.
days in in sheridan is about 80 a nite.
kelly inn is about 100 a nite.
if someone has friends in sheridan please hook me up. ill be needing a place to park my explorer and trailer for a couple days.
pm me for my cell number or if you need more info.
