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Joined: Sep 14, 2008
Location: Glen Lyon, PA
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I'm planning a trip to the 4 corners (az new mex. col. and utah) and was wondering if anyone had any tips or area's they new of for a great ride there--good spots for pics?
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09/14/2008 at 07:59
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
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No tips for your trip. But, welcome to the madness
 ! Hope to see a ride report after you did the trip  --------------------------------- Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure
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09/14/2008 at 10:52
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Joined: Nov 11, 2006
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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There's not a lot of scenery in the immediate vicinity, but you're within a hundred clicks +/- to some awesome mountain roads in Colorado or some nice winding desert roads in Utah. I've never ridden south of the corners, so i', not sure what New Mex and Ariz have to offer.
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09/14/2008 at 13:31
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Joined: Sep 14, 2008
Location: Glen Lyon, PA
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 Larry said:
There's not a lot of scenery in the immediate vicinity, but you're within a hundred clicks +/- to some awesome mountain roads in Colorado or some nice winding desert roads in Utah. I've never ridden south of the corners, so i', not sure what New Mex and Ariz have to offer.
where do you think the riding is better near the corners--utah or colorado?
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09/14/2008 at 22:55
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Joined: Nov 11, 2006
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I'm generally going to pick mountain twisties any day of the week, but this late in the season, you may run into cold weather at higher altitudes. The Utah riding was more sweeping roads in and out of rock formations. I would expect that you'd have warmer riding and less snow. You might want to check the weather reports as you go along and adjust your route accordingly.
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09/14/2008 at 23:07
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Joined: Sep 14, 2008
Location: Glen Lyon, PA
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thanks ! for the opinions! i'm actually planning for next spring early summerbut the more info the better!
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09/15/2008 at 09:18
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Joined: Jul 17, 2007
Location: Naples, FL
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We spend 5 or 6 months doing the 4 corners and will have to continue next year!!! Check my Archives for more info and e mail me if you need any specifics, Would be happy to help. Off roading at all? That will open up 10 times more many roads!!!
Be well... Ara & Spirit --------------------------------- Homeless on the road with my buddy Spirit... writing... cooking... pictures... new friends... experiencing this beautiful country... what else can we do? http://www.theoasisofmysoul.com
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09/15/2008 at 14:07
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Joined: Aug 27, 2008
Location: CHANDLER, OK
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Go where your heart desires, it's a good to anywhere. have fun.
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10/17/2008 at 13:45
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Joined: Jan 06, 2008
Location: Melbourne, FL
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Since you're planning for next year, there's a lot in the area. My favorite is the loop from Cortez/Dolores, Telluride, Ridgeway, Ouray, Silverton, Durango and back. But a trip up to Moab and around all that area is great too. The loop above takes you over high mountains and can be chilly, cold, even snowy if too early in the season. But Moab gets hot early in the season. Then, there is Monument Valley, Canyon DeChelly, Chaco Canyon and enough more to keep you riding for at least days if not weeks. Good luck and have a great time but check weather to see if the high passes are open and ice-free. Lew
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10/19/2008 at 11:58
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