This is why I want to see it again

[WuzzaCBXRider]

This time I want to ride it from west to east on my way to Pike's Peak. Does anyone recall the name of this escarpment,

Pashnit maybe? Funny, the warning sign for the gravel road didn't mention that the switchbacks were paved (whew). So it wasn't as hard as it looks. I could see Nevada from the elevation sign.

 

[dadofthree]

Great post

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Beautiful pics

 

[sixpack577]

@WuzzaCBXRider and @pashnit Always
have the best pictures!!

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Wow I hope I can take a ride like that some day.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

@WuzzaCBXRider and @pashnit Always
have the best pictures!!

See all that traffic I had to deal with?

As Tim will agree, sometimes it’s a drag stopping to take pics, especially when you’ve been there before. The urge to just continue riding thru is hard to overcome. It’s like the biggest and best IMAX quality movie screen all around you. Occasionally I’ve ridden (thru) and back tracked for pics.

As for getting there, just think of ’the ride’ as several day trips…in a row. All my trips were in my mid to late 50s and all thru my 60s. All but a couple, by myself. Other than lodging expenses it’s the same as a day ride x how many days you want to be out. I‘ll usually map out the general area to the farthest point and then back using a different route. See more country that way. BTW, indoor lodging for me is a must. I know it’s expensive but making camp (before dark) and (breaking) camp at sun up day after day after sleeping on the ground is, well you can decide.

Maybe someone can meet up and ride a days section of the trip I’m planning, like Vegas to Escalante UT (over that zig zag mountain) or Escalante to Mexican Hat UT right thru Monument Valley, or…anyone? Next stop from Mexican Hat would be Gunnison CO (over 2 or 3 11,000’ mountains) then Pikes Peak (14,000’+) and so on but on a different route back home. My tentative leave date is June 24/25 mostly due to making it to the top of Pike’s Peak around June 30th or July 1st. Last time I tried the Rangers stopped me at 11,000’ saying the corners higher up still had ice on them. That was July 3rd! Riding later in the summer thru some of these areas can be kinda draining, plus there’s very few opportunities to find shade or any cover at all. Not good when it’s over 100 degrees. I‘m hoping my son can accompany me on the Kawasaki.

 

[sixpack577]

See all that traffic I had to deal with?

As Tim will agree, sometimes it’s a drag stopping to take pics, especially when you’ve been there before. The urge to just continue riding thru is hard to overcome. It’s like the biggest and best IMAX quality movie screen all around you. Occasionally I’ve ridden (thru) and back tracked for pics.

As for getting there, just think of ’the ride’ as several day trips…in a row. All my trips were in my mid to late 50s and all thru my 60s. All but a couple, by myself. Other than lodging expenses it’s the same as a day ride x how many days you want to be out. I‘ll usually map out the general area to the farthest point and then back using a different route. See more country that way. BTW, indoor lodging for me is a must. I know it’s expensive but making camp (before dark) and (breaking) camp at sun up day after day after sleeping on the ground is, well you can decide.

Maybe someone can meet up and ride a days section of the trip I’m planning, like Vegas to Escalante UT (over that zig zag mountain) or Escalante to Mexican Hat UT right thru Monument Valley, or…anyone? Next stop from Mexican Hat would be Gunnison CO (over 2 or 3 11,000’ mountains) then Pikes Peak (14,000’+) and so on but on a different route back home. My tentative leave date is June 24/25 mostly due to making it to the top of Pike’s Peak around June 30th or July 1st. Last time I tried the Rangers stopped me at 11,000’ saying the corners higher up still had ice on them. That was July 3rd! Riding later in the summer thru some of these areas can be kinda draining, plus there’s very few opportunities to find shade or any cover at all. Not good when it’s over 100 degrees. I‘m hoping my son can accompany me on the Kawasaki.

I agree on stopping to take pictures, it's usually a pain, but, I like having a few to post here, and some memories.
The best shots always seem to come during the best parts of the rides.
I usually regret not taking them, and end up turning around so I don't regret it later...like this one, lol

 

[bigoltool]

Great pics, love the desert.

 

[pashnit]

This time I want to ride it from west to east on my way to Pike's Peak. Does anyone recall the name of this escarpment,

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Pashnit maybe? Funny, the warning sign for the gravel road didn't mention that the switchbacks were paved (whew). So it wasn't as hard as it looks. I could see Nevada from the elevation sign.

Are you referring to the Moki Dugway? You need to ride this.

moki dugway - Google Suche

Never ridden it, but someday. Southern Utah is really something for wide open views and vistas!

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Are you referring to the Moki Dugway? You need to ride this.

moki dugway - Google Suche

Never ridden it, but someday. Southern Utah is really something for wide open views and vistas!

Yep that’s it. Been over it east to west when I rode around the Grand Canyon one year.

 

[hayabusaTravels]

Great images!
Would love to ride that road...