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Cabot Arkansas | My wife and I are planning our 2nd road trip on our new Visions Aug 7th -17th .Ar to Co via Ok & Nm then into Wy, Mt, SD and then to the AVR and home.Maybe some of you folks could give us some ideas for must see rides in Colorado . |
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Kerrville Texas ( now a homeowner on six acres) | If you have time, "the trail ridge road" is a great ride. starts at about 4,500 ft. ele. and goes all the way to about 11,000 or 12,000 ft.
Take your jackets and rain gear as you may need them.
Starts around longmont Colorado and goes through Estes Park and comes out on I 70 about 30 miles East of the Eisenhaur Tunnel.
(If my memory is right) IT is a great ride!!
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orrick, mo | If I had to choose between trail ridge road and hwy 14 running over trail ridge I would choose hwy 14 everytime. It's more interactive. We climbed rocks and played in the river along most of the way plus no traffic to speak of. There is also a pretty cool waterfall along the way. Either way yo'll have some great roads to ride. |
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orrick, mo | Pikes peak is another awesome ride. I've done it twice on a bike and would do it again. I would skip the Royal Gorge at $24 a person to get in what a ripoff. |
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Nebraska | Hwy 550 from Durango to Montrose is an absolute must. hwy 50 from Montrose to Pueblo is also good. |
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Colorado |
Taos NM, Ride the enchanted loop (Taos-Angel Fire-Eagles Nest-Red River)
Red River in and out is scenic and twisty...great riding
Between Taos and Tres Piedras heading toward Colorado you will go over the Rio Grande via a bridge...its equal to the Royal Gorge
Stay in Taos at the Kachina Lodge...grab a beer at 7:00 pm and walk out back to a bonfire and indian Dances..bring a tip
Colorado
As Mentioned 550 in Colorado is a fantastic ride through Silverton and Ouray....
an alternate is the Silver ThreadHighway 149 South Fork-Creede (Bob Ford killed)-Lake City (Alfred Packer dining) -Gunnison
Stay in Lake City and eat at the A&A Steak House..tell Angelo we said Hello
either way you end up on 50 if and if staying in Montrose ride the Black Canyon...its a park and will cost you 5 bucks or so
going further north try 139 or 13 if you decide on 13 stay at the historic Meek Hotel either road will connect to 40 west
Utah
on 40 west heading toward Vernal UT
Take 191 north and then 44....that will take you on the west side of Flaming Gorge National Park.....Fantastic views and twisties
Wyoming
189 north boring at the south end fantastic on the north end where it changes to 191 eat at the only restuarnt in Bondurant ...great cookin and personalities stay in Jackson
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