Spiral Highway, Lewiston, Idaho

When we first discussed planning for our Montana trip, the main purpose was to meet Dom, Martha & family. Since we were so far away from home, it also gave us a chance to search out talked about, motorcycle roads. We see them mentioned on all the m/c forums. Names such as Lolo Pass, Going to the sun highway, Beartooth Pass and the famous Spiral Highway



We left Orofino, ID early on Friday morning after a hotel supplied continental breakfast of waffles and boiled eggs and headed west towards Lewiston. An hour later we were there wondering where this road was but we eventually found it



It is officially known as Lewiston Hill, with the nickname Spiral Highway



since the road spirals its way up the steep hill. The road climbs 2,000 ft in 10 miles



we chose to ride this road from the bottom up as it is easier to negotiate the corners under acceleration, rather than using brakes and compression braking.



we spent a lot of time here, as we are all photographers we had to stop anyplace we could for better perspectives


(BlueKat (Kari) in action)



I even found a moment to snap their family portrait



another photo of my V-strom



Here's Ron on Princess, his Honda Nighthawk 750



another photo of my Wee at the viewpoint on the top of the hill, with Lewiston in the background

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Today we arrived in Stevenson, WA to spend our last night together and Ron & Kari generously offered to treat me to a belated 65th Birthday meal at one of my favourite restaurants.



to celebrate we all ordered the special blended strawberry lemonade



notice the PINK straws, they must have known we were coming


(Ron ordered this)


(Bluekat/Kari had that)


(and this is what I had)

Friends, food, riding & photography. It was a great week that seems too short. In the morning, after breakfast we will go our separate ways. Thank you for photos and memories of a great week together. I can't wait until next time . . .