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Banff and Jasper July 2nd to July 9th.
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<blockquote data-quote="str8" data-source="post: 1360111" data-attributes="member: 13737"><p>Living less than 100 miles from Jasper Town, we avoid the parks during July and August. If I do need to route that way I like to get through very early in the am, especially on the Banff - Jasper highway.</p><p></p><p>The views are absolutely spectacular on highway 93 but I don't consider Banff and Jasper good motorcycling roads. Jasper is about enjoying the outdoors - hiking, kayaking, camping - some of the best in the world. But, restaurants in Jasper are average at best. There are a few attractions, snow coach on the Columbia Glacier and a glass walkway over the valley at same. There's the Jasper Skytram up Whistlers and Miette Hot Springs, which are all pretty good. However, if you are just riding, imho, I'm not sure why you would spend 2 nights in Hinton. If you would like to do some hiking and climbing, there are so many options, you could spend weeks.</p><p></p><p>I have not spent a lot of time around the Banff area as it usually is just to dang busy.</p><p></p><p>From Radium I would go to route through to Jasper and then head west and stay at Valemount, all in one day, then make my way back to Kamloops, Revelestoke, Nakusp and Nelson. If you have not been in these areas, you should, as I highly recommend it as I think these are some of the most enjoyable motorcycling roads I have been on.</p><p></p><p>Another good option would be Radium to Hinton in one day. Then head up highway 40 to Grande Cache, then to Grand Prairie, Chetwynn and then overnight in Mackenzie, BC. Then head back south through Prince George and then to Valemount. Decent scenery more about putting on miles than looking.</p><p></p><p>All of this, of course, is just my opinion and Jasper and Banff should be seen by all, cause it really is spectacular.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="str8, post: 1360111, member: 13737"] Living less than 100 miles from Jasper Town, we avoid the parks during July and August. If I do need to route that way I like to get through very early in the am, especially on the Banff - Jasper highway. The views are absolutely spectacular on highway 93 but I don't consider Banff and Jasper good motorcycling roads. Jasper is about enjoying the outdoors - hiking, kayaking, camping - some of the best in the world. But, restaurants in Jasper are average at best. There are a few attractions, snow coach on the Columbia Glacier and a glass walkway over the valley at same. There's the Jasper Skytram up Whistlers and Miette Hot Springs, which are all pretty good. However, if you are just riding, imho, I'm not sure why you would spend 2 nights in Hinton. If you would like to do some hiking and climbing, there are so many options, you could spend weeks. I have not spent a lot of time around the Banff area as it usually is just to dang busy. From Radium I would go to route through to Jasper and then head west and stay at Valemount, all in one day, then make my way back to Kamloops, Revelestoke, Nakusp and Nelson. If you have not been in these areas, you should, as I highly recommend it as I think these are some of the most enjoyable motorcycling roads I have been on. Another good option would be Radium to Hinton in one day. Then head up highway 40 to Grande Cache, then to Grand Prairie, Chetwynn and then overnight in Mackenzie, BC. Then head back south through Prince George and then to Valemount. Decent scenery more about putting on miles than looking. All of this, of course, is just my opinion and Jasper and Banff should be seen by all, cause it really is spectacular. [/QUOTE]
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