When I was going to school at Montana State University many years ago, there was an annual bike event called The Tour Of The Swan River Valley or TOSRV. I never rode this event or even have driven the highway but I have always wanted to do so. Well, today I will get to find what the big deal is all about.
The weather promised to be sunny in the afternoon with temps in the high 70’s so there was no hesitation about riding today. I headed out of Whitefish on the Edgewood road (the 3rd time now I ridden this road on this trip). I rode to Big Fork where I saw Flathead Lake but just for a few miles. I had lunch at the local brew pub and then headed out to the Swan River valley. The riding was pretty easy without any real big climbs or wind. I ended up camping at the Swan Lake FS campground. It was located just north of the town of (get ready for it….) Swan Lake.
It was really nice to get to my campground at a reasonable time today. It was about 3:00 and I had plenty of time to explore the area and even go soak my feet in the lake.
It was a really nice campground and lake. I am beginning to understand what the big deal is!
The Seely/Swan drive is FANTASTIC! I’ve driven it many times, but never (yet) rode a bike on it…always thought that I’d like that opportunity. Glad your weather is good, enjoy the ride!
What Matt said- actually when I was driving it many many years ago it was BB (before Bike). One day I would love to do exactly what your doing- go ride my bike around this fantastic scenery. Stay safe!