Pinedale to Lava Mountain Lodge, Dubois

[HiWaYman92]

Hey guys I need some info. I am in Pinedale, and am going to be headed to Lava Mountain Lodge on Togwotee in a couple weeks. Mapquest tells me to go through Jackson, and then through Moran Junction, 2 hrs 59 minues. This looks to be the better way to go for miles, but I have heard I would be better off to go down to farson, then up through lander to dubois. I will be traveling at night, in the middle of the night to be exact... what are your opinions? I will be driving my pickup with a open two place and one sled...

 

[throttle jockie]

Go through jackson and moran junction. About 60 miles shorter Just watch your speed through the park.

 

[Rev Kev]

Also take it easy over Togwotee Pass if it is Snowing. They keep 126 pretty clear, but I have seen it pretty icy, slow and easy will get you there. The Food at Lava Mtn Lodge is nothing short of amazing.

 

[messickzr]

Take your time through Hoback Canyon as well.

 

[rmk727]

We come from the other way but every time anywhere near Dubois at night the deer are thick

 

[lrs]

Ride there

If it were me, I would pack a backpack and ride the sled there. The CD is usually well maintained. The time for the trip would be a little longer, but more interesting and fun. In decent weather, 3 - 4 hours of straight riding, without speeding, will get you there. Also, I agree the food is good and the staff is friendly as well.

Otherwise, in my trips out there I would say go around Togwotee. Just take it easy if the weather is bad. Going south means crossing South Pass and that can be a tester...plus many more miles.

Hope you have a good time.