Utah, Colorado, and Arizona

Discussion in 'Americas' started by viperh, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. viperh

    viperh Wending through adventures

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    All,
    A group of 4 of us are hitting these places up in June/July. We have a couple things we want to hit. Hoover Dam and a real life Ghost town. Anyone know of any good ghost towns to hit up with coordinates? Also conditions on how to get there. Two of us have dual sports. 2 of us have upright road bikes. Packed dirt or gravel shouldn't be too big of a deal.

    Thanks,
    Nate
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  2. BUZZARD II

    BUZZARD II Old Geezer Supporter

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    How about a indian ghost town? Along the Utah/Colorado border is Hovenweep. Excellent place if any of your group is into black & white photography and off the beaten path. It's easier to get to from the Utah side. From there your near Mounment Valley, four corners and the Colorado San Juan mountains. If you go watch out for loose horses in the roadway in the indian villages.
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  3. eakins

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  4. RideFreak

    RideFreak Torque Junky

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    Ride the passes around Silverton Co, you'll see a few.
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  5. biglefti

    biglefti n00b

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    AZ is pretty hot in the summer, and pretty wet as well in the high country. I would concentrate on Utah and CO. Both have a lot to offer. So does AZ, but the summer is the wrong season to really enjoy it. March, April, May, October and November are great months to visit AZ.
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  6. viperh

    viperh Wending through adventures

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    Thanks for the advice. We'll plan accordingly!
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  7. R59

    R59 they call me Rocker

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    Animas Forks Colorado

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