VFR Discussion Group -> 4 1/2 days, 2500 miles, pictures, 1 sold Magna

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I thought somebody would be interested in pics of a trip from PHX to Grand Tetons, WY to Durango, CO. Roads were incredible. I'm goin' back and this timeon a Viffer (if the damn thing ever arrives). We did 2500 miles, leaving at 2 pm on a friday and returning Tuesday at 4 pm.
Don't pass the Grand Tetons, Flaming Gorge, or Durango if you ever plan a trip around that area. The rode out of the Grand Tetons going east is incredible. Fly fisherman heaven i would suspect. Flaming Gorge loop, that goes across a dam that is more impressive than Hoover Dam, is a road the federal gov't must have built for motorcycles; best high speed sweepers I've ever been on. The pass going into Durango tops over 11,000 ft (on the road!) and is beautiful.
I have more pics and I'll post/email the route if anyone is interested. The pics do no justice, only took them when stopped for another reason. BTW, put the Magna up for sale immediately. Great bike, just has poor range and storage.

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Flaming Gorge,WY

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Flaming Gorge,WY

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Flaming Gorge,WY

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Douglas Pass 20 miles outside of Rangley, CO going east toward Durango

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Rockies Are Big! Ridgway CO

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Red Mountain Pass, on the Million Dollar Highway

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Coal Bank Pass. This pic is taken at around 11,000 ft. The Rockies are really big.

Edited to be featured, fixed some place names and moved them below the pictures. Thanks for the writeup.

Nice country. Nice shots.

Thanks. :beer:

It is a beautiful area with the scenery competing for your attention as much as the road. It requires many stops along the way soak it in. Sounds like a great ride no matter what bike you're on. Thanks.

HispanicSlammer, Oct 23 2005, 11:01 PMEdited to be featured, fixed some place names and moved them below the pictures.  Thanks for the writeup.

Thanks for the edit of adding names where my memory failed. I knew there was a reason why I'm never asked to lead on new trips.....

sweet ride. did you do the pass west of Jackson Hole that goes into Idaho? That road is crazy. I drove through there one winter when the snow was 20 ft high on both sides of the road. Awesome country...thanks for the pics.

cberkley, Oct 24 2005, 03:52 PMsweet ride.  did you do the pass west of Jackson Hole that goes into Idaho?  That road is crazy.  I drove through there one winter when the snow was 20 ft high on both sides of the road.  Awesome country...thanks for the pics.

Yeah we came in from Idaho, so I assume we hit that. Near Bhar or Bear Lake? The east side of Jackson Hole was great too.

I love your avatar "awlittle", that kid is gonna have serious issues with rabbits growing up!

Regards, Ian

ianmont, Oct 24 2005, 08:43 PMI love your avatar "awlittle", that kid is gonna have serious issues with rabbits growing up!

Regards, Ian

Thats an Albino Werewolf!!! AAHHHH!!! RUN!!!! :P

awlittle, Oct 24 2005, 04:22 PMYeah we came in from Idaho, so I assume we hit that.  Near Bhar or Bear Lake?  The east side of Jackson Hole was great too.

Kids have it too easy these days...........

Nice Planet, isn't it? I may have the chance to ride this area next summer and would be grateful if you would post the route(s). TIA

spritely, Oct 30 2005, 07:50 AMNice Planet, isn't it?  I may have the chance to ride this area next summer and would be grateful if you would post the route(s).  TIA

Sorry about not seeing your reply earlier. For some reason it doesn't send me an email...anyway drop me an email and I'd be happy to send you the route(s).
awlittle@gmail.com