Sawtooth Motorcycle Tours | Day 4 of Hells Canyon Tour: Missoula to Stanley

Day Four

Tour Information

ROUTE LENGTH - 260Miles or 418 Kilometers

Pull Over Info Departing Missoula, we ride south and join the Salmon River Scenic Byway. The ride takes through a number of small Montana towns, over Lost Trail Pass, through Salmon, Idaho and along the Salmon River, known as the "River of No Return". The scenery in this area is spectacular; keep an eye open for wildlife as we ride through the multi-colored canyons. We spend our final evening at Redfish Lodge, located in Stanley, Idaho.

Hotel Info Our fourth night of lodging will be at the Red Fish Lake Lodge. This is a rustic lodge open only from May to September at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains on the shores of Red Fish Lake. Here we will dine and enjoy the magnificent scenery. For more information go to Redfish Lodge.

On Day Four, we continue south and soon join the Salmon River Scenic Byway, which begins on the Montana-Idaho border at the Lost Trail Pass (elevation 6,995 feet). Lewis and Clark passed through this area in 1805, and the spectacular view from this vantage point has changed little since that famous exploration of the West two centuries ago.

The route follows the Salmon River, also known as the “River of No Return”, through the Salmon-Challis National Forest through the historic city of Salmon. The river and its forks serve as important natural pathways into Idaho’s rugged back country. The elk, deer, and moose that often graze along the hills and meadows that line this road provide a glimpse of the wild country beyond.

As we continue following the Salmon River southwest toward Stanley, you’ll begin to see glimpses of the majestic Sawtooth Mountains. Stanley is located on the Salmon River and is at the center of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

We will spend our fourth evening in Stanley at the Redfish Lodge.