Monday, 17 July 2017

Re: [emrat:9870] Trip Routing Help CO/WY/ID/MT/CO

Scenic is another cool app.  You can target your start, end and any points you wish in between and choose routing options such as curvy and avoid highways and Scenic will plot a nice route. 

You can also use it to record your rides/routes.

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On Jul 17, 2017, at 9:53 PM, Tavis Aitken <tavisto@gmail.com> wrote:

Here is my faorite app to plan out trips like this, it has a great filter to find good roads as well as interesting things to stop and see. 


Otherwise get yourself the Butler maps for the states you are intersted in, IMHO they are well worth the slightly extra $$ for the great rides outlined on them. Paper on the tank is always a huge plus as well since it doesn't stop working.

Other than that here are just a few places you may want to stop by and check out: 

CO:

WY:
Thermopolis, WY: Free Hot springs, as a great place to stop and soak out a long day ride, or just a quick shower from camping.

Beartooth Highway Always a must on a motorcycle. 

MT:
The wife said to make sure to mention some really nice dirt canyons she did on her scooter last year near Georgetown Lake, Anaconda, MT

UT:
Mt. Nebo: Small out of the way spot with a great ride

Escalante / Boulder area is always an amazing ride on road or more dirt if you want. And of course Bonneville Bob would be sad if I didn't mention the Burr Trail Grill for a burger and some Pie.

On the way back into CO highway 90 to Naturita is also a great ride.

Hopefully this gives you at least a few options to get your trip started, and perhaps some to put a pin on for later. I am sure everyone else has some favorite spots along your route as well. 


       -  Tiger Tavisto


On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 2:04 PM bobvforward3 <bobvforward3@gmail.com> wrote:
An unexpected opportunity has presented itself to me in the form of time off and idle hands (read: a corporate downsizing).  I have decided to take my first moto-camp trip.  I've given myself the present of being away from the wife and kids for a week before hopping back into the job market,  Since its the first time I've motor-camped I'm going to ease into it.  I'm bringing basic camping gear but plan to eat a couple of meals a day in restaurants so I don't have to worry about food, cooking, etc.  Mid trip I have a nights stay at a friends house so I know I'll take one good shower and wash some clothes.  Here is my tentative itinerary, as you can see it has some holes.

The big questions are how to get to Jackson WY in two days and how I should route myself back to Golden after Boise.  I'd love to get in 3-400 miles a day and stop and see the sights every now and then. Will avoid superslab like the plague.

7/24-7/31 or so, very flexible:

Day 1 Golden to somewhere between Golden and Jackson??, camp somewhere cheap??
Day 2 Somewhere to Jackson stay in backyard of a guy off ADVRider.com
Day 3 Explore Yellowstone back to Jackson backyard camp
Day 4 Jackson to Boise, stay at friends house
Day 5 Montana??
Day 6 More Montana into Wyoming??
Day 7 Back to Golden

Any ideas and advice are welcome.

Sprint Bob

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