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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA TO ROOSVILLE, MONTANA
This will most likely be a high speed trip to get to the beginning of the CDR as soon as we can. The first night will see us camping in the area of Sheridan, Wyoming. A stop in Missoula to visit AEV is planned. We may camp in the area of Missoula and make a run for the border and the start of our CDR on the third day.
This will most likely be a high speed trip to get to the beginning of the CDR as soon as we can. The first night will see us camping in the area of Sheridan, Wyoming. A stop in Missoula to visit AEV is planned. We may camp in the area of Missoula and make a run for the border and the start of our CDR on the third day.
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ROUTE THROUGH MONTANA, WYOMING, COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO
Shows the entire route from the Canadian border to the Mexican border from Roosville, Montana to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
The Montana leg has us exploring along the western side of Glacier National Park and then southwest toward the Idaho state line. Following the state line we will head toward the southwest corner of Yellowstone National park where we will cross into Wyoming.
We will follow the divide as closely as we can through Wyoming toward Rawlins and then south into Colorado north of Steamboat Springs.
ROUTE THROUGH MONTANA, WYOMING, COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO
Shows the entire route from the Canadian border to the Mexican border from Roosville, Montana to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
The Montana leg has us exploring along the western side of Glacier National Park and then southwest toward the Idaho state line. Following the state line we will head toward the southwest corner of Yellowstone National park where we will cross into Wyoming.
We will follow the divide as closely as we can through Wyoming toward Rawlins and then south into Colorado north of Steamboat Springs.
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THROUGH COLORADO
The route through Colorado will have us heading toward Breckenridge where we have planned an overnight stop in our traditional camp site on Tiger Road south above the city. We are hoping to meet up with others from Nebraska who plan to continue south from there with us.
When we reach the area near Buena Vista, CO. we will turn west up over Cottonwood Pass enroute to the Parker Lake state park. Continuing south we will cross into New Mexico north of Chama.
THROUGH COLORADO
The route through Colorado will have us heading toward Breckenridge where we have planned an overnight stop in our traditional camp site on Tiger Road south above the city. We are hoping to meet up with others from Nebraska who plan to continue south from there with us.
When we reach the area near Buena Vista, CO. we will turn west up over Cottonwood Pass enroute to the Parker Lake state park. Continuing south we will cross into New Mexico north of Chama.
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THROUGH NEW MEXICO
Entering New Mexico north of Chama we will then proceed south toward Tres Piedres, west to Cuba and then south to the Grants area. Continuing south we will head toward Pie Town and the Pieoneer Cafe and then work our way toward Silver City. We will still be headed south as we pass Lordsburg and finally arrive at Antelope Wells, New Mexico, which is the port of entry between the US and Mexico.
This will be the end of the official CDR 2011 Expedition but certainly not the end of our trip. From Antelope Wells we will drive north west to cross the border into Arizona near the town of Portal.
THROUGH NEW MEXICO
Entering New Mexico north of Chama we will then proceed south toward Tres Piedres, west to Cuba and then south to the Grants area. Continuing south we will head toward Pie Town and the Pieoneer Cafe and then work our way toward Silver City. We will still be headed south as we pass Lordsburg and finally arrive at Antelope Wells, New Mexico, which is the port of entry between the US and Mexico.
This will be the end of the official CDR 2011 Expedition but certainly not the end of our trip. From Antelope Wells we will drive north west to cross the border into Arizona near the town of Portal.
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ANTELOPE WELLS, NEW MEXICO TO TUBAC, ARIZONA
As we cross into Arizona, we will visit the Chiricauha National Monument to the northwest before turning south and heading toward Bisbee. From there we will follow the US/Mexico border to Nogales where we will head north on Interstate 19 to a planned stop in Tubac, AZ.
The stop in Tubac will be a refit and relax stop where we may spend a few days sitting on the veranda of the Grumpy Gringo enjoying the company of friends and quite possibly a good cigar or two.
ANTELOPE WELLS, NEW MEXICO TO TUBAC, ARIZONA
As we cross into Arizona, we will visit the Chiricauha National Monument to the northwest before turning south and heading toward Bisbee. From there we will follow the US/Mexico border to Nogales where we will head north on Interstate 19 to a planned stop in Tubac, AZ.
The stop in Tubac will be a refit and relax stop where we may spend a few days sitting on the veranda of the Grumpy Gringo enjoying the company of friends and quite possibly a good cigar or two.
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TUBAC, ARIZONA TO FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA VIA PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
This leg of the trip will have us going through Tuscon and then on to Prescott via the Crown King Trail. While in Prescott, we will visit the office of the Overland Journal and hopefully get to meet the great people there.
From Prescott we plan to explore the Arizona Traverse Trail that will take us toward Flagstaff. From Flagstaff we will continue north/northeast where will cross into Utah south of Mexican Hat, UT.
TUBAC, ARIZONA TO FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA VIA PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
This leg of the trip will have us going through Tuscon and then on to Prescott via the Crown King Trail. While in Prescott, we will visit the office of the Overland Journal and hopefully get to meet the great people there.
From Prescott we plan to explore the Arizona Traverse Trail that will take us toward Flagstaff. From Flagstaff we will continue north/northeast where will cross into Utah south of Mexican Hat, UT.
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FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA TO MOAB, UTAH
After we get to Mexican Hat, UT. and we have explored the Comb Ridge area, we will turn north and follow the road that will take us toward the Natural Bridges National Monument. An unimproved trail will then have us entering the Grand Gulch Primitive Area and following Elk Ridge to the north into the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Continuing north we will explore the Canyonlands National Park before we get to the city of Moab. There we will stop at the Moab Brewery for a bit of refreshment. From Moab we will continue north and very possibly explore the Sego Canyon area where there are a lot of petroglyphs to see. We have camped in the canyon on previous trips and may do so again.
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA TO MOAB, UTAH
After we get to Mexican Hat, UT. and we have explored the Comb Ridge area, we will turn north and follow the road that will take us toward the Natural Bridges National Monument. An unimproved trail will then have us entering the Grand Gulch Primitive Area and following Elk Ridge to the north into the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
Continuing north we will explore the Canyonlands National Park before we get to the city of Moab. There we will stop at the Moab Brewery for a bit of refreshment. From Moab we will continue north and very possibly explore the Sego Canyon area where there are a lot of petroglyphs to see. We have camped in the canyon on previous trips and may do so again.
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MOAB, UTAH TO LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
This last leg of our journey will be the saddest part and yet probably a welcome part of the expedition. We will get on Interstate 70 and head east up over the Rocky Mountains, through Denver, on to Interstate 80 which will take us home to southeast Nebraska where we began our journey a month previously.
We will be reuniting with family and friends again and yet we will be leaving behind the many new friends we will have made during the expedition. However, we will be staying in touch with all of them.
When the trip is finished we will then set about documenting the entire expedition for others to enjoy. To Matt and I, this is a trip of a lifetime and the memories will last forever.
During this expedition we will most likely discuss where our next expedition will take us. After a great meal and sitting around the campfire has proven to be a very good time for discussion of the days events, future plans and about anything else we can think of.
We have many people to thank for their support and assistance in planning and executing this expedition. Please visit the "Thanks" page in this blog where we have tried to name them all. Some may be missed and for this I apologize. The important thought to remember is that this trip would be impossible without their support and help.
This last leg of our journey will be the saddest part and yet probably a welcome part of the expedition. We will get on Interstate 70 and head east up over the Rocky Mountains, through Denver, on to Interstate 80 which will take us home to southeast Nebraska where we began our journey a month previously.
We will be reuniting with family and friends again and yet we will be leaving behind the many new friends we will have made during the expedition. However, we will be staying in touch with all of them.
When the trip is finished we will then set about documenting the entire expedition for others to enjoy. To Matt and I, this is a trip of a lifetime and the memories will last forever.
During this expedition we will most likely discuss where our next expedition will take us. After a great meal and sitting around the campfire has proven to be a very good time for discussion of the days events, future plans and about anything else we can think of.
We have many people to thank for their support and assistance in planning and executing this expedition. Please visit the "Thanks" page in this blog where we have tried to name them all. Some may be missed and for this I apologize. The important thought to remember is that this trip would be impossible without their support and help.
Did you use any maps or route information from the http://www.transamtrail.com/ version of the Shadow Of The Rockies?
ReplyDeleteI was googling around looking to see who has done the Shadow of The Rockies trail in vehicles and came across this site, which is great by the way, hoping to do a similar journey in my Samurai this coming summer.