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North American Epic Loop
Starting in Fernie, we're looping through the best of the West, the South, and the Maritimes before heading home.
25days
37stops
DAY01
Fernie → Lake McDonald
Overnight in Lake McDonald
- 09:00Fernie, BC· start
- 10:30Roosville Border Crossing
- 14:00Lake McDonald· overnight
Road Fuel
- The Loaf · Grab a massive sandwich in Fernie before you hit the road.
Daily Spend
- Gas
- $40
DAY02
Logan Pass → St. Mary Lake
Overnight in St. Mary Lake
- 07:00Logan Pass· start
- 13:00St. Mary Lake· overnight
Local Eats
- Eddie's Cafe · Huckleberry everything. Try the pie.
Budget
- Park Entry
- $35
DAY03
Flathead Lake → Missoula
Overnight in Missoula
- 11:00Flathead Lake· start
- 16:00Missoula· overnight
Sweet Stops
- Big Dipper Ice Cream · Legendary scoops in Missoula.
Budget
- Hotel
- $150
DAY04
Gardiner North → Mammoth Hot Springs
Overnight in Mammoth Hot Springs
- 14:00Gardiner North· start
- 16:00Mammoth Hot Springs· overnight
Dinner
- Iron Horse Grill · Solid burgers right by the park entrance.
Budget
- Gas
- $60
DAY05
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone → Old Faithful
Overnight in Old Faithful
- 09:00Grand Canyon of Yellowstone· start
- 15:00Old Faithful· overnight
Historic Eats
- Old Faithful Inn · Eat in the world's largest log structure.
Budget
- Souvenirs
- $30
DAY06
Colter Bay → Jenny Lake
Overnight in Jenny Lake
- 11:00Colter Bay· start
- 14:00Jenny Lake· overnight
Lunch with a View
- Dornans · Pizza with the best view of the Tetons.
Budget
- Boat Shuttle
- $20
DAY07
Mormon Row → Jackson Town Square
Overnight in Jackson Town Square
- 08:00Mormon Row· start
- 12:00Jackson Town Square· overnight
Iconic Bars
- Million Dollar Cowboy Bar · Sit on a saddle at the bar. Seriously.
Budget
- Hotel
- $250
DAY08
Jackson → Salt Lake City
Overnight in Salt Lake City
- 09:00Jackson, WY· start
- 15:00Salt Lake City· overnight
SLC Eats
- Red Iguana · Killer mole in Salt Lake City.
Budget
- Gas
- $55
DAY09
Moab → Delicate Arch
Overnight in Delicate Arch
- 12:00Moab, UT· start
- 17:00Delicate Arch· overnight
Moab Classics
- Milt's Stop & Eat · Old school burgers and buffalo shakes.
Budget
- Park Entry
- $30
DAY10
Canyonlands → Capitol Reef
Overnight in Capitol Reef
- 09:00Canyonlands· start
- 15:00Capitol Reef· overnight
Park Treats
- Gifford House · Fresh fruit pies in the middle of the park.
Budget
- Gas
- $40
DAY11
Highway 12 → Bryce Canyon
Overnight in Bryce Canyon
- 10:00Highway 12· start
- 14:00Bryce Canyon· overnight
Remote Dining
- Hell's Backbone Grill · Farm-to-table in the middle of nowhere.
Budget
- Hotel
- $180
DAY12
Zion Mount Carmel Hwy → Zion Canyon
Overnight in Zion Canyon
- 10:00Zion Mount Carmel Hwy· start
- 13:00Zion Canyon· overnight
Zion Fuel
- Oscar's Cafe · Huge portions for hungry hikers.
Budget
- Shuttle
- $0
DAY13
Las Vegas
Overnight in Las Vegas
- 15:00Las Vegas
Vegas Eats
- Lotus of Siam · The best Thai food in the country.
Budget
- Hotel
- $200
DAY14
Laurel Canyon
Overnight in Laurel Canyon
- 16:00Laurel Canyon
Canyon Bites
- Canyon Country Store · Grab a deli sandwich where Jim Morrison hung out.
Budget
- Gas
- $65
DAY15
Redwood National Park
Overnight in Redwood National Park
- 15:00Redwood National Park
Roadside BBQ
- Peg House · Never don't stop. Best BBQ on Hwy 101.
Budget
- Gas
- $70
DAY16
San Francisco
Overnight in San Francisco
- 16:00San Francisco
SF Classics
- Swan Oyster Depot · The best seafood counter in the city.
Budget
- Parking
- $50
DAY17
Seattle
Overnight in Seattle
- 15:00Seattle
Market Eats
- Pike Place Chowder · Worth the line. Get the sampler.
Budget
- Space Needle
- $40
DAY18
Austin
Overnight in Austin
- 14:00Austin
Texas BBQ
- Franklin BBQ · The gold standard. Line up at 8 AM.
Budget
- Gas
- $60
DAY19
New Orleans
Overnight in New Orleans
- 15:00New Orleans
NOLA Staples
- Cafe Du Monde · Beignets and chicory coffee. Essential.
Budget
- Hotel
- $180
DAY20
Capitol Hill
Overnight in Capitol Hill
- 14:00Capitol Hill
DC Eats
- Ben's Chili Bowl · A DC institution. Get the Half-Smoke.
Budget
- Gas
- $60
DAY21
New York City
Overnight in New York City
- 15:00New York City
NYC Slices
- Joe's Pizza · The classic NYC slice.
Budget
- Parking
- $70
DAY22
New Brunswick
Overnight in New Brunswick
- 16:00New Brunswick
Maritime Eats
- Saint John City Market · Oldest market in Canada. Great local food.
Budget
- Gas
- $65
DAY23
Nova Scotia
Overnight in Nova Scotia
- 15:00Nova Scotia
Halifax Dining
- The Bicycle Thief · Italian food with a view of Halifax harbor.
Budget
- Hotel
- $170
DAY24
Quebec City
Overnight in Quebec City
- 17:00Quebec City
Road Fuel
- Tim Hortons · The Canadian road trip essential.
Budget
- Gas
- $70
DAY25
Fernie
- 18:00Fernie, BC
Welcome Home
- The Brickhouse · Celebrate the end of the loop with a local pint.
Budget
- Gas
- $60
Heads Up
- This is a LOT of driving—pace yourself
- Book National Park entries in advance
- Check border requirements for multiple crossings