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Routes / north rim grand canyon

« on: April 16, 2004, 10:48:37 pm »

Has anyone done any riding on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon?  I am going to be heading down to that area in late May.  I would like to explore some of the dirt roads, especially out to Point Sublime.  Does anyone know if this is feasible on a fully loaded touring bike with 700c x 37 tires?  Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  Also looking into the possibilty of riding Smoky Mtn. Road between Bigwater and Escalante in southern UT (another dirt road).  Any input here as well would help.
Cheers!

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Routes / Touring the Escalante region

« on: April 09, 2004, 10:04:26 pm »

I rode this section at the same time last spring fully loaded with a friend.  That stretch of road is incredible.  Leaving Escalante there is a long downhill run into the the Calf Creek area.  Supposedly an awesome dayhike to some 110+ foot water falls there but didn't have time for those.  After that little drainage it is a steady climb (2 miles?) up the Hogs Back.  Then a long ride along a wide open ridge top that looks out over the wide open high desert.  Before dropping into Boulder.  Like I said before this road has some spectacular scenery.  The shoulder is a little small at times but the traffic is not to heavy and very courteous.  All tourists that aren't in a hurry to get anywhere.  Do be aware for the folks renting rv's for the first time.  I would try to spend a day at Calf Creek and do that day hike into Calf Creek Falls.  Enjoy!