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* [[/Packing list]] | * [[/Packing list]] | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JaMfPbnm8aTwllYV3EekqjTLJETwXLJL Drive Folder full of Google Maps] for tracking POIs | * [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1JaMfPbnm8aTwllYV3EekqjTLJETwXLJL Drive Folder full of Google Maps] for tracking POIs | ||
Camping Meals: | |||
* 4 dinners | |||
* 4 light breakfasts | |||
* 1 lunch along the way | |||
Other links and resources: | Other links and resources: | ||
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;Mileage: ~65mi 6200ft or ~61mi and 7100ft | ;Mileage: ~65mi 6200ft or ~61mi and 7100ft | ||
;Food: breakfast: several options on the way out of SLC, one in the mountain a few closer to town, most open at 8am; lunch: [https://www.five5eeds.com/ Five5seeds] in Park City; dinner: camping dinner #1 | ;Food: breakfast: several options on the way out of SLC, one in the mountain a few closer to town, most open at 8am; 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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;Mileage: ~62mi and ~4000ft | ;Mileage: ~62mi and ~4000ft | ||
;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #1; lunch: Hanna Hilton Cafe and Bar (~30mi); dinner: camping dinner #2 | ;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #1; lunch: Hanna Hilton Cafe and Bar (~30mi); dinner: camping dinner #2 | ||
;Weather: ~ | ;Weather: ~30C | ||
;Stops: Pick up beer at the Hanna General Store | ;Stops: Pick up beer at the Hanna General Store | ||
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;Stay: [https://koa.com/campgrounds/vernal/site-type/tent-camping-sites/ Dinosaurland KOA] (which has pool and minigolf) {{done}} | ;Stay: [https://koa.com/campgrounds/vernal/site-type/tent-camping-sites/ Dinosaurland KOA] (which has pool and minigolf) {{done}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: 67.4mi (1700ft but mostly down) | ||
;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); and should be great. | * 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); and should be great. | ||
* 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-key Dinosaur Brew House | * Dinner: Vernal Brewing Company (open until 9pm) or the slightly lower-key Dinosaur Brew House | ||
;Weather: Likely Hot (~ | ;Weather: Likely Hot (~33-35C) | ||
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;Stay: [https://www.rangelychamber.com/kenney-reservoir/ Kenny Reservoir] [https://rioblancowatercd.colorado.gov/camping] (FCFS and $8.00 but the person one the phone said there's one free camp spot we can use "at the wildlife viewing area past the campground and the Jesus is coming rock", right by the water; will likely also shave a few miles off the long next day) {{done}} | ;Stay: [https://www.rangelychamber.com/kenney-reservoir/ Kenny Reservoir] [https://rioblancowatercd.colorado.gov/camping] (FCFS and $8.00 but the person one the phone said there's one free camp spot we can use "at the wildlife viewing area past the campground and the Jesus is coming rock", right by the water; will likely also shave a few miles off the long next day) {{done}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: 63mi 1500ft (pretty flat) | ||
;Food: breakfast: recommendation for Betty's Cafe in Vernal (open at 6am); lunch: lunch in dinosaur; dinner: camping dinner #3 | ;Food: breakfast: recommendation for Betty's Cafe in Vernal (open at 6am); lunch: lunch in dinosaur; dinner: camping dinner #3 | ||
;Weather: Hot (highs of | ;Weather: Hot (highs of 30-35°C) | ||
;Stops: | ;Stops: | ||
* Early breakfast in Vernal on the way out | * Early breakfast in Vernal on the way out | ||
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;Stay: Rifle State Park (Site 45 Lakeview) {{done}} | ;Stay: Rifle State Park (Site 45 Lakeview) {{done}} | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: ~87mi but only 3k feet | ||
;Food: breakfast: camping breakfast #2; lunch: on the road #1; dinner: camping dinner: #4 | |||
;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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;Stay: [https://www.blm.gov/visit/wolcott-campground Wolcott BLM Campground] (no reservations; FCFS; $10) | ;Stay: [https://www.blm.gov/visit/wolcott-campground Wolcott BLM Campground] (no reservations; FCFS; $10) | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: {{tbd}} | ||
;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #3; lunch: restaurant in Glenwood Springs; dinner: camping dinner # | ;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #3; lunch: restaurant in Glenwood Springs; dinner: camping dinner #4 | ||
;Weather: Hot (> | ;Weather: Hot (>30C). | ||
Resources: | Resources: | ||
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;Stay: | ;Stay: | ||
;Mileage: | ;Mileage: | ||
;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #4; lunch: something in the road (a few options); dinner in Breckenridge w/ family | ;Food: breakfast: light camping breakfast #4; lunch: something in the road (a few options); dinner in Breckenridge w/ family | ||
;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 | ||