after a couple of relaxing rest days in a very fun town, it was time to get back on the road. we had to backtrack a few miles from Missoula to Lola, where we would intersect with the next ACA route, the Lewis and Clark Trail, at Hwy 12 west toward Idaho. had nice weather today, so the ride started nicely. we had a very gradual 40 mile climb to reach Lola Pass (elevation 5235'), after which we would begin a nearly 100 mile gradual decline in elevation as we traveled into Idaho. the Lochsa River paralleled the hiway as we rode along, a very scenic and beautiful ride. we continued into the Clearwater National Forest, and decided to camp near the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station. true to form, the pretty day turned into a rainy evening just as we reached our campground. go figure. we wanted to pitch our tents under the pavilion, but it was occupied by a group of seniors there for a week for an annual gathering of bluegrass aficionados, there in their 30th year. they invited us in to pitch our tents under the pavilion, so we had a dry place to crash plus entertainment ! another sweet ending to a great long ride and a great day, even with the evening rain shower !
today: 101 miles
to date: 4006
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