Alberta Hwy Questions

Fool4Buell · 12-30-2005, 12:51 PM

I'm planning a week-long dual sport ride from Seattle to Yellowknife next June. What is Alberta Highway 734 like? I'm interested in that as an alternative to Hwy 40 north of Grande Cache and would like some gravel. Is it generally open all the way? Any fuel or services? It looks like I'd have to fuel up in Hinton and then around Grande Praire somewhere.

Later in the summer, wife and I are taking our maxi-scooters to Edmonton (from Seattle, again). What route(s) would you recommend from Edmonton south to Glacier Nat'l Park? Highway 2 looks boring and we prefer 2 lane. The route needs to be paved and we'll have time to spend one night between Edmonton and Glacier.

Mercenary · 12-31-2005, 01:15 AM

Well, I cannot comment on Hwy 734 as I've never been on it. Hwy 40 is a nice ride from Hinton to Grand Prarie but there isn't much between Grand Cache and Grand prarie.

Now south from Edmonton I would suggest hwy 22. Hwy 22 is a 2 lane black top running from Mayerthorpe all the way south where it intersects hwy 3 west of Pincher creek. I enjoyed the drive when I rolled over that route a couple years back. Gets you away from the freeways and back into rural Alberta. You'd have to ride west from Edmonton for a bit to run into 22 but it would be worth it IMHO.

Stand Up · 12-31-2005, 01:11 PM

If you want to plot a dirt route from Van. to Calgary, I can help. Search for posts by Stand Up. I also have pics, plots and tracks for most off road routes through southern BC. I'll be in Vancouver for servicing sometime near the end of May or June but it sounds like you will be in a hurry? I'd want to take 2 or 3 days just to get back to Calgary.
Cheers,
Stand Up

12-30-2005, 12:51 PM	#1
Fool4Buell ^OP Accountant on Wheels Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 21	Alberta Hwy Questions I'm planning a week-long dual sport ride from Seattle to Yellowknife next June. What is Alberta Highway 734 like? I'm interested in that as an alternative to Hwy 40 north of Grande Cache and would like some gravel. Is it generally open all the way? Any fuel or services? It looks like I'd have to fuel up in Hinton and then around Grande Praire somewhere. Later in the summer, wife and I are taking our maxi-scooters to Edmonton (from Seattle, again). What route(s) would you recommend from Edmonton south to Glacier Nat'l Park? Highway 2 looks boring and we prefer 2 lane. The route needs to be paved and we'll have time to spend one night between Edmonton and Glacier.

12-31-2005, 01:15 AM	#2
Mercenary Mindless Savage Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ft St John, BC Canada Oddometer: 869	Well, I cannot comment on Hwy 734 as I've never been on it. Hwy 40 is a nice ride from Hinton to Grand Prarie but there isn't much between Grand Cache and Grand prarie. Now south from Edmonton I would suggest hwy 22. Hwy 22 is a 2 lane black top running from Mayerthorpe all the way south where it intersects hwy 3 west of Pincher creek. I enjoyed the drive when I rolled over that route a couple years back. Gets you away from the freeways and back into rural Alberta. You'd have to ride west from Edmonton for a bit to run into 22 but it would be worth it IMHO. Mercenary screwed with this post 12-31-2005 at 01:25 AM

12-31-2005, 01:11 PM	#3
Stand Up Ride non-painted roads Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Oddometer: 360	Dirt routes through BC. If you want to plot a dirt route from Van. to Calgary, I can help. Search for posts by Stand Up. I also have pics, plots and tracks for most off road routes through southern BC. I'll be in Vancouver for servicing sometime near the end of May or June but it sounds like you will be in a hurry? I'd want to take 2 or 3 days just to get back to Calgary. Cheers, Stand Up

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