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Routes / Re: Eureka CA to Loleta, CA on Pacific Coast

« on: August 14, 2023, 08:54:40 am »

In the Forums, search in the Temporary ACA Route Road Closures discussions for Pacific Coast Section 3 to see if any road closures are mentioned. 

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: Pittsburgh Spur - to Erie Safety Concerns

« on: August 14, 2023, 08:27:11 am »

Here are places on our website you should check before you go:
https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/map-updates-and-corrections/?routeAddendaaction=mucDisplay:main.results&id=697&mRoute=28&mSection=67#mucResults

In this topic area, search for Pittsburgh Spur and Underground Railroad and UGRR to see if anything pops up.

And here is a comment we received less than a month ago about SR 51 at McKees Rocks just north of Pittsburgh: "you all have an Underground Railroad Spur from downtown Pittsburgh to Erie. Coming out of Pittsburgh you all cross the McKees Rocks Bridge and have riders get on PA Rte 51… going north that is a very very dangerous route with cars parked half against buildings and half in the street, negating any possibility of a sidewalk… and even in the early morning the truck and car traffic is brutal."

We have not had the time yet to check this out, and we route cyclists off of SR 51 as much as possible. Unfortunately, that highway is the best choice of roads in that area to head north. And SR 65 on the east side of the Ohio River is a worse choice for heading north. This person mentions a high amount of traffic early which would be during commuting hours, so riding this mid-morning might be a better option. Make sure you ride defensively, and wear bright clothing so you are visible to vehicles.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: North Lakes Section 2 maps G & H. Ferry service temporarily closed 7/2023

« on: August 07, 2023, 01:04:56 pm »

Per their website, the S.S. Badger ferry service will be closed for the remainder of the 2023 season.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Pacific Coast Section 1 Vancouver B Detail. Bike path closure Aug. 2023

« on: August 05, 2023, 12:47:16 pm »

In Delta, the Alex Fraser Bridge bike path crossing the Fraser River is temporarily closed until September 30, 2023.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Great Divide Section 1 Map B. Colt Wildfire roads closure 7/2023

« on: July 28, 2023, 01:39:01 pm »

The Colt Fire is burning about 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake, MT, on the west side of SR 83. As of July 28, FR 4370, FR 4353, FR 667 and FR 720 are temporarily closed. These roads are located on the route south of Holland Lake Rd. and near Richmond Peak. The only way around these closures is to ride on SR 83. Fire behavior can be unpredictable, so SR 83 may be closed depending on when you're in the area. To continue your journey, it might be best to hitch hike a ride in a pickup truck to get through the area quickly. For information call 406-247-0922 or visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtmts-colt-fire

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: North Lakes Section 2 maps G & H. Ferry service temporarily closed 7/2023

« on: July 26, 2023, 03:38:11 pm »

The tentative opening date is August 7. Check the USS  Badger website for updates.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: Northern Tier Secs 1 & 2, maps 15 and 16 Road closure June 2023

« on: July 26, 2023, 02:46:33 pm »

Dufort Rd. is now open. You no longer need to follow the detour.

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Routes / Re: GDMBR change in Thompson Park (MT)

« on: July 26, 2023, 10:32:08 am »

I'm not sure what you're talking about. Here's the route detail. This appears on the GD section 2 map that was updated in July 2021.

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Routes / Re: GDMBR Northbound Snow on Brazos Ridge, Indiana Pass

« on: July 25, 2023, 10:13:16 am »

Yes, you can. Also, on Facebook, you can join the group called Great Divide Mountain Bike Route - Trail Conditions, Q&A, Gear and Stories. You can ask your question there to get advice.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / North Lakes Section 2 maps G & H. Ferry service temporarily closed 7/2023

« on: July 24, 2023, 11:32:26 am »

The S.S. Badger ferry service across Lake Michigan is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue. See https://www.ssbadger.com/ for current information. There is another ferry that crosses the lake called the Lake Express, https://www.lake-express.com/. It goes between Milwaukee, WI and Muskegon, MI. These cities are both south of Manitowoc, WI and Ludington, MI. We suggest taking the main route or using the Lake Express ferry to get around the S.S. Badger ferry closure.

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Routes / Re: GDMBR Northbound Snow on Brazos Ridge, Indiana Pass

« on: July 24, 2023, 10:28:08 am »

It will depend on how much snow has fallen during the winter and early spring before you begin your journey. Sometimes the best way to find out is to call the district USFS office in late winter to see how heavy or light the snow pack is.

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Routes / Re: Alternative route from Rawlins to Jeffry City WY

« on: July 20, 2023, 10:22:20 am »

Yes, you are correct. The GDMBR uses about 6 miles of the road.

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Connecting ACA Routes / Re: Lewis and Clarke intersecting the PPP

« on: July 20, 2023, 10:18:09 am »

Fort Thompson, SD is where the 2 routes intersect. The town is on Lewis & Clark section 2 map, and on the Parks, Peaks, and Prairies section 3 map.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Sierra Cascades Section 4, maps 49 - 50. Highway closure and opening. July 2023

« on: July 19, 2023, 03:41:08 pm »

Tioga Rd./SR 120 has been closed due winter impacts. It will open on Saturday, July 22, at 8 am.

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Sierra Cascades Sec. 4 Maps 56-57. Highway closure. July 2023

« on: July 19, 2023, 03:37:00 pm »

Due to emergency repairs, SR 190 is closed from 1 mi. east of Springville (map 56) eastward to Camp Nelson (map 57). Call 1-800-427-7623 for current highway conditions.