Don’t know yet if I’m in. @JTW was talking about a Moab trip around the same timeframe and I had already told him I would be in on that.Well, unless your “in” why are you getting excited.......
Not sure what the Prius would do here. But I know what I’d do if I encountered such a washout!
This is why it’s important to regularly watch postings. August 2014
From all I’ve heard it’s really easy riding. I would assume it could be done in 3-4 hrs, it’s not a huge ride. I do want to put tires on it for the sites at some point
I’ve looked at a lot of reviews on trip advisor and other forums and nobody that’s actually done it describes it in those terms. 3 hours would require an average speed of 40 miles an hour, not only impossible but defeats the purpose of taking such a trek to begin with. The .gov website has detailed information of the numerous hazards, blind curves and meeting opposing traffic with cliff like conditions on both sides.
Wasn’t saying I’d be planning that speed because you’d miss the sites. On easier treks we kick back and try to enjoy.
Exactly, the fire tower at Hell’s Half Acre for example is about a four mile out and back that is occupied by a couple that has been living in it for more than 20 years. Needless to say they are lonely and appreciate visits and travelers have posted fascinating stories that they are more than willing to share with you of happenings during their stay. Do consider joining for at least some of the ride.
Will consider. However we would be starting on Idaho side so we’d have to figure that out if we went. There are so many rides coming up need to get ass in gear and figure what exactly we can feasibly makeExactly, the fire tower at Hell’s Half Acre for example is about a four mile out and back that is occupied by a couple that has been living in it for more than 20 years. Needless to say they are lonely and appreciate visits and travelers have posted fascinating stories that they are more than willing to share with you of happenings during their stay. Do consider joining for at least some of the ride.
If you go somewhere else and not with him he will harass you about it forever. Been there......
He's like a dog with a bone, won't let it go
What's the plan to stay up to date on weather while you're there? No cell service so you will need a sat phone or 2......2 is 1 and 1 is none. Sounds like a great trip you just dont want to be surprised by 10" of rain. Would a good CB radio get service for the weather station?
Any fuel in Elk City is going to be expensive. It's a Backwards/backwoods hamlet and nearly an hour from Grangeville. I'd get my fuel there. I'd also imagine most of the folks on here would rather start at the western edge being it's closer to them. Alos thers the Hot springs at Red River if anyone is looking for a soak.Is that what you did??? And in such a scenario, why wouldn’t the shadow truck have fives of fuel in it instead of having to run back to Darby for fuel????
Unless a forum member living fairly close (@mjn
