Originally Posted by
sunset1123
Okay, regarding Missoula to Thompson Falls, someone just suggested a possible alternate route over Ninemile Road out of Frenchtown to 135, hooking up with 200 at Paradise? Is this do-able with a loaded touring bike? Checked my map and the road isn't on it, but there are some mountains where it is supposed to be.
Found Ninemile Road on Google maps.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...43945&t=h&z=15
Doesn't look horrible, but doubtless it's steep near the top of the pass. Might be fun. 8-)