ejforwood wrote: Used to live in "The Black Hills" of SD.
Tallest mountain in the Black Hills is 7000 ft.
You will never be bothered by grades in the Black Hills!!
However don't try to take your RV on the Needles Hwy. There are very narrow and low tunnels you will have to go through. But don't miss seeing the beautiful rock formations.
You will cross the Continental Divide as you drive through Yellowstone and be on a few steep grades, but never a problem for most.
Best advise for either is to Park the RV and tour around in your toad.
We're going to the Black Hills/Custer area. Is there a number on the Needles Hwy, and where is it located? Thanks.
ejforwood wrote: Used to live in "The Black Hills" of SD.
Tallest mountain in the Black Hills is 7000 ft.
You will never be bothered by grades in the Black Hills!!
However don't try to take your RV on the Needles Hwy. There are very narrow and low tunnels you will have to go through. But don't miss seeing the beautiful rock formations.
You will cross the Continental Divide as you drive through Yellowstone and be on a few steep grades, but never a problem for most.
Best advise for either is to Park the RV and tour around in your toad.
We're going to the Black Hills/Custer area. Is there a number on the Needles Hwy, and where is it located? Thanks.
Needles Hwy is 87 take a look at the following pdf map its the one with all the tunnels.
Geeeeesh. So much paranoia about a few hills. No I don't have the bumper sticker or tattoo. You'll miss a lot of really beautiful scenery staying on the interstates. I've been all over the afore mentioned roads with out a bit of problem. But then again, I have "Tiny Tires" (ask Sully), so that might make a difference. I90 to US16 to US 26 to Moran Junction is a beautyful drive. The drive through Big Horn National Forest is breath taking. You WILL use 1st gear going down one of the switch backs. Do allow one day to visit the beautyful hot springs & formations in Thermopolis, WY.
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Scrooge39 wrote: Next year we are planing a trip and will be making the trip from Mt. Rushmore (Hill City) over to the Tetons. We won't be staying in Yellowstone but in Jackson. One of the routes I was looking at was Hiway 16 south out of Hill City, thru Custer, then pickup hiway 18 and take hiway 18 over to I-25. I didn't see this route mentioned in this thread. Has anyone traveled this paricular route? Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
Take 16 to 18 to I25. Follow I25 to Casper and then head off on US 26 to Moran Junction and then turn south to get to Jackson
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RLS7201 wrote: Geeeeesh. So much paranoia about a few hills. No I don't have the bumper sticker or tattoo. You'll miss a lot of really beautiful scenery staying on the interstates. I've been all over the afore mentioned roads with out a bit of problem. But then again, I have "Tiny Tires" (ask Sully), so that might make a difference. I90 to US16 to US 26 to Moran Junction is a beautyful drive. The drive through Big Horn National Forest is breath taking. You WILL use 1st gear going down one of the switch backs. Do allow one day to visit the beautyful hot springs & formations in Thermopolis, WY.
Amen, I love to drive the back roads. THey are wonderful out there and that is why I have a Motorhome and first gear well third really.
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Since I just got back today from Yellowstone I'll offer this perspective. There is no hill you couldn't take a MH. If you are comfortable with your coach and know how to gear down an stab not ride the brakes you'll do fine. There are some roads where you will need to pay attention (Mammoth to Canyon or Tower to Canyon routes) but still very doable.
FWIW I just drove those in snow and dark and did just fine. Of course I also do most of my driving in mountains so this was fairly normal for me.
and yeah the scenery is awesome. Do stay in Fishing Bridge for 1/2 the time and Grizzly RV in West Yellowstone for the other half. Makes the daily "commute" to see stuff about even.
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Thanks to everyone for their feedback. Everything that I have read, as well as all of the advice says the same thing. Gear down and stab the brakes. Now, just gaining the confidence since it's my first time
BTW, we will be taking 16 out of Buffalo over to Cody, and we have a 38' Damon Challenger gas coach, so no exhaust brake, towing a Jeep Rubicon. But everything I have read signifies that we will be fine. I can't wait to get there and explore in the Jeep.
Thanks for all the advice and hope to see some of you there.
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