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== Alternate pages == | |||
* [[/Old]]: Mika's original alternate plan | |||
* [[/Packing list]] | * [[/Packing list]] | ||
Planning page for our hot summer bike tour in Utah and Colorado! | |||
* [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4204340 Someone's Salt Lake to Denver trip] | * [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4204340 Someone's Salt Lake to Denver trip] | ||
* [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39348063 direct Google routing] from SLC to Breckenridge. | * [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39348063 direct Google routing] from SLC to Breckenridge. | ||
== Day -1 ✈️: Seattle → Salt Lake City == | == Day -1 ✈️: Seattle → Salt Lake City == | ||
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'''Thursday July 28, 2022''' | '''Thursday July 28, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: | ;Stay: {{todo}} hotels are all super reasonable in the $150 range for a DoubleTree! Want to do this? Or something else? | ||
;Highest altitude: ~4200ft | |||
Itinerary: | Itinerary: | ||
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'''Friday July 29, 2022''' | '''Friday July 29, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: | ;Stay: {{tbd}}, same as previous day | ||
Resources: | Resources: | ||
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City Salt Lake City WikiVoyage] | * [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Salt_Lake_City Salt Lake City WikiVoyage] | ||
== Day 1: 🚲 Salt Lake City → Kamas (Knotty Pine) == | == Day 1: 🚲 Salt Lake City → Kamas (Knotty Pine) == | ||
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;Stay: [https://www.knottypine.camp/ Knotty Pine Resort] is a private RV park w/ swimming pool {{done}} | ;Stay: [https://www.knottypine.camp/ Knotty Pine Resort] is a private RV park w/ swimming pool {{done}} | ||
;Mileage: ~65mi 6200ft or ~ | ;Mileage: ~65mi 6200ft or ~60mi and 7100ft | ||
;Food: breakfast | ;Food: breakfast?; lunch: [https://www.five5eeds.com/ Five5seeds] in Park City; dinner: camping dinner #1 | ||
;Weather: Hot ( | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
;Notes: Lodging is paid in advance plus one thing of firewood which should be included! There is a pool, hot tub, water and WiFi and probably even power for our phones. | ;Notes: Lodging is paid in advance plus one thing of firewood which should be included! There is a pool, hot tub, water and WiFi and probably even power for our phones. | ||
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* Should be all National Forest land so dispersed camping should be an option | * Should be all National Forest land so dispersed camping should be an option | ||
* The Saturday is fully booked at the nearest campground (Soapstone) so it might be worth thinking about staying at Knotty Pine instead. | * The Saturday is fully booked at the nearest campground (Soapstone) so it might be worth thinking about staying at Knotty Pine instead. | ||
== Day 2: 🚲 Kamas (Knotty Pine) → Starvation State Park == | == Day 2: 🚲 Kamas (Knotty Pine) → Starvation State Park == | ||
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;Stay: Starvation State Park, Rabbit Gulch West Loop Site #5 (primitive campground w/ no water; but right on the lake; pre-paid) {{done}} | ;Stay: Starvation State Park, Rabbit Gulch West Loop Site #5 (primitive campground w/ no water; but right on the lake; pre-paid) {{done}} | ||
;Mileage: ~62mi | ;Mileage: (~62mi) | ||
;Food: breakfast | ;Food: breakfast?; lunch: Hanna Hilton Cafe and Bar (~30mi); dinner: camping dinner #2 | ||
;Weather: | ;Weather: Hot (>30C) {{tbd}} | ||
;Stops: Pick up beer at the Hanna General Store | ;Stops: Pick up beer at the Hanna General Store | ||
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* [https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fred-hayes-state-park-at-starvation/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342801#sr_a Starvation State Park] seems to have lots of availability | * [https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fred-hayes-state-park-at-starvation/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342801#sr_a Starvation State Park] seems to have lots of availability | ||
* Alternative: Strawberry River Bed and Breakfast in Duchesne (or a best western) | * Alternative: Strawberry River Bed and Breakfast in Duchesne (or a best western) | ||
* {{ | * {{todo}} save/print [https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fred-hayes-state-park-at-starvation/r/campsiteDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=342801&siteId=266818 the reservation] | ||
* There seem to be some FCFS campgrounds at Rabbit Gulch and elsewhere within Starvation. | * There seem to be some FCFS campgrounds at Rabbit Gulch and elsewhere within Starvation. | ||
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'''Monday August 1, 2022''' | '''Monday August 1, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: | ;Stay: {{todo}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: | ||
;Food: | ;Food: | ||
* Breakfast: Cowan's Cafe in Duchesne seems like the place but is likely closed Sunday+Monday; alternative could be Betos Mexican Food (open at 6am); | * Breakfast: Cowan's Cafe in Duchesne seems like the place but is likely closed Sunday+Monday; alternative could be Betos Mexican Food (open at 6am); | ||
* Lunch [https://www.frontiermotelandgrill.com/grill Frontier Grill] in Roosevelt (~35mi); alternative is Rocky's or Burger King. Many options!); | * Lunch [https://www.frontiermotelandgrill.com/grill Frontier Grill] in Roosevelt (~35mi); alternative is Rocky's or Burger King. Many options!); | ||
* Dinner: Vernal Brewing Company (open until 9pm) or the slightly lower | * Dinner: Vernal Brewing Company (open until 9pm) or the slightly lower key Dinosaur Brew House | ||
;Weather: | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
Resources: | |||
* [https://koa.com/campgrounds/vernal/site-type/tent-camping-sites/ KOA Tent Camping seems attractive] and has pool and minigolf! | |||
* A bunch of hotels in Vernal | * A bunch of hotels in Vernal | ||
* Maybe stop at the [https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/utah-field-house/ Utah Field House] (dinosaur museum/state park which is apparently good!) on the way in if possible it's open 9-5 every day? | |||
Lunch options: | |||
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== Day 4: 🚲 Vernal → Kenney Resevoir == | == Day 4: 🚲 Vernal → Kenney Resevoir == | ||
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'''Tuesday August 2, 2022''' | '''Tuesday August 2, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: [https://www.rangelychamber.com/kenney-reservoir/ Kenny | ;Stay: [https://www.rangelychamber.com/kenney-reservoir/ Kenny Resevoir] ("For more information on Kenney Reservoir or to make reservations, contact the water district at (970) 675-5055.") {{todo}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: 63mi 1500ft (pretty flat) | ||
;Food: breakfast: recommendation for Betty's Cafe in Vernal (open at 6am); lunch | ;Food: breakfast: recommendation for Betty's Cafe in Vernal (open at 6am); lunch ?; dinner ? | ||
;Weather: | ;Weather: {{todo}} | ||
;Stops: | ;Stops: | ||
* Stop at the [https://www.nps.gov/dino/planyourvisit/quarry-exhibit-hall.htm Quarry Exhibit Hall] at Dinosaur National Monument | |||
* Take the 0.5mi hike to see petroglyphs at the Swelter Shelter near the QEH | |||
Notes: | |||
* We'll cross from Utah into Colorado | * We'll cross from Utah into Colorado | ||
* the more attractive route goes south along 45, changes to old bonanza hwy and crosses along a little unpaved road but it might be a little too long? | * the more attractive route goes south along 45, changes to old bonanza hwy and crosses along a little unpaved road but it might be a little too long? | ||
* Alternative route going into Bonanza and then Stanton seems doable. It's only 6-7mi more. | * Alternative route going into Bonanza and then Stanton seems doable. It's only 6-7mi more. | ||
* One idea is to visit [https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/northern-utah/fantasy-canyon Fantasy Canyon] along the way but it would probably add 15mi (so like 85mi instead of 67). | * One idea is to visit [https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/northern-utah/fantasy-canyon Fantasy Canyon] along the way but it would probably add 15mi (so like 85mi instead of 67). | ||
Alternative places to stay: | |||
* [https://mooseheadlodgecolorado.com/ Moose Head Lodge] | * [https://mooseheadlodgecolorado.com/ Moose Head Lodge] | ||
* [https://www.bucknbullrvpark.com/ Buck N Bull RV Park] | * [https://www.bucknbullrvpark.com/ Buck N Bull RV Park] | ||
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* Blue Mountain Inn and Suites ($100 for the night) | * Blue Mountain Inn and Suites ($100 for the night) | ||
* Outside Inn (slightly less nice hotel) | * Outside Inn (slightly less nice hotel) | ||
== Day 5: 🚲 Kenney Resevoir → Rifle State Park == | == Day 5: 🚲 Kenney Resevoir → Rifle State Park == | ||
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'''Wednesday August 3, 2022''' | '''Wednesday August 3, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: Rifle State Park | ;Stay: Rifle State Park {{todo}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: ~87mi but only 3k feet | ||
;Food: breakfast?; lunch ?; dinner ? | |||
;Weather: Hot (>30C). | |||
Resources: | |||
* kenney resenvoir to rifle gap state park (87 miles (quite long) but only 3k ft | |||
Alternatives: | Alternatives: | ||
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'''Thursday August 4, 2022''' | '''Thursday August 4, 2022''' | ||
;Stay: | ;Stay: Wolcott BLM Campground | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: {{tbd}} | ||
;Food: breakfast | ;Food: breakfast?; lunch ?; dinner ? | ||
;Weather: Hot (> | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
Resources: | Resources: | ||
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* Leg 2: 40 mi to Wolcott BLM campground | * Leg 2: 40 mi to Wolcott BLM campground | ||
Alternative | Alternative would be to stay in a Best Western (or similar) in Eagle. Kinda expensive for what it is, honestly! | ||
Resources: | Resources: | ||
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;Stay: | ;Stay: | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: | ||
;Food: breakfast | ;Food: breakfast?; lunch ?; dinner ? | ||
;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
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* Option a: if we stay in glenwood, it's a little under 100 mi into breckenridge (and 5.6k feet of climbing. Basically the first 80 seems like a gradual river valley climb).. it's possible and it's the last day so might be OK? | * Option a: if we stay in glenwood, it's a little under 100 mi into breckenridge (and 5.6k feet of climbing. Basically the first 80 seems like a gradual river valley climb).. it's possible and it's the last day so might be OK? | ||
* If we stay in Eagle or Wolcott it would be just 70 or 60 mi into breckenridge the next day. | * If we stay in Eagle or Wolcott it would be just 70 or 60 mi into breckenridge the next day. | ||
Resources: | Resources: | ||
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== Day 7+3: ✈️ Denver → Seattle == | == Day 7+3: ✈️ Denver → Seattle == | ||
;Stay: {{tbd}} | |||
;Food: breakfast?; lunch ?; dinner ? | |||
;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
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* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Canyonlands_National_Park Canyonlands National Park] | * [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Canyonlands_National_Park Canyonlands National Park] | ||
* [https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thenarrows.htm The Narrows] in Zion National Park | * [https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thenarrows.htm The Narrows] in Zion National Park | ||