Logo MotorcycleRidePlanner
United States US-12 Difficulty: 8/10

Lolo Pass (Lewis and Clark Highway)

World-famous among long-distance touring motorcyclists for its iconic highway sign: 'WINDING ROAD NEXT 99 MILES'. Follows the raging Lochsa River through the heart of the Clearwater National Forest and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness with virtually uninterrupted rhythmic sweepers and towering old-growth cedars.

Nav Navigation ↗ 3D 3D View
Distance
Distance
132 mi
212 km total run
Turns
Turns
450
3.4 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
5,233 ft
Lolo Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
3D Vector Trajectory
CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Kooskia, ID End: Lolo, MT
Elevation Profile 1,260 – 5,233 ft
SUMMIT 5,233 FT
Lolo Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.4 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
Save to My Garage

Join free with 1-tap Google or Apple login to bookmark this route across your devices.

Save Route (Free)
Repair

Certified Motorcycle Repair

Nearby Staging
Big Sky Motorsports ~105 mi
Missoula, United States • +1-406-728-5341
Certified BMW & KTM Master Service | Continental Divide ADV Outfitting
Brands: BMW, KTM, Kawasaki
Teton Powersports ~266 mi
Idaho Falls, United States • +1-208-522-6118
Grand Teton & Yellowstone Western Staging | Emergency Tire & Mounting
Brands: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM
Lodge

Rider-Friendly Lodging

Covered Parking
Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort & The Tree of Shame ~1814 mi
Robbinsville, NC

The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.

Cue

Tank-Bag Quick Reference Sheet

Start Point Kooskia, ID 46.1419, -115.9772
Summit / High Point Lolo Pass Summit 5,233 FT Summit
End Destination Lolo, MT 46.7583, -114.0806
T-CLOCS Pre-Ride: Tires & Wheels Controls & Cables Lights & Electric Oil & Fluids Chassis & Stand
DUNLOP
Official Tire Partner: Grip for Mountain Passes
Dunlop Roadsmart IV and Trailmax Mission provide maximum wet/dry confidence on mountain switchbacks.
Explore Dunlop Tires ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Lolo Pass (Lewis and Clark Highway)?

Lolo Pass (Lewis and Clark Highway) spans 132 miles and packs approximately 450 curves (3.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,260 ft - 5,233 ft (Lolo Pass Summit) and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Kooskia, ID (Latitude 46.1419, Longitude -115.9772) and finishes at Lolo, MT (Latitude 46.7583, Longitude -114.0806).

How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation?

Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.

More Routes in United States