Part 3 | Motorcycle Portland, Oregon to Yellowstone

Pendleton to Lewiston: After a long winter of limited motorcycle riding, a ride from Portland, Oregon, over the Continental Divide to Yellowstone might be just what the doctor ordered. This is the third part in the Portland, Oregon to Yellowstone series.

Leaving Pendleton, Oregon, the Yellowstone motorcycle trip turns north and crosses into Washington at Walla Walla. If you have a little time, stop and enjoy one of the numerous vineyards and small wineries in the area.

Continuing north on WA 12, the highway skirts the western edge of mountains through small but friendly towns like Waitsburg, Dayton, and Pomeroy. The road itself is curvy but high-speed, and your motorcycle can easily cruise around 55mph while taking in the farms and rolling hills. About 25 miles before Lewiston, the road peaks in elevation at Alpowa Summit, then descends rapidly until it meets up with and follows along the Snake River. Cross over the border into Idaho, and your motorcycle and you can take a break in Lewiston.