Earache

Had the whole place to ourselves, it seemed....

Narrow roads with a sheer rock face on one side and a 1,000+ foot drop on the other. What's not to like?

That one rock formation looks like a giant hand from this angle...

Fantastic views up here...

Shame the government can't afford any guardrails for this place,. that drop off is a long one...

Nice drive up the hill....

Now beginning to ascend the Monument. Looking back towards town....

Up and at'em early today as we have a long day ahead of us. Looking out at the Colorado National Monument from our hotel room, it's along the ridge on the bluffs outside of town....

It's a good 60 miles from anything else. So pretty far out there.

Probably not a lot to keeping it, really. The flowers in front were plastic and otherwise just sits there. We were thinking it'd make a great motorcycle / mountain bike resort if you built some cabins and had a campground. Maybe they don't have enough water available to do that, I dunno. Not a lot going on there, but several groups of ADV bikes rode past while we sat there.

Oh yeah, Phil's video of the day....

Today, Monday, is our last day of the trip and we'll head home to be greeted by snow and freezing temps. We'll ride the Colorado National Monument this morning and then hump it for the mountains of home.

Still, had a good ride today......

It was at this point we decided to say "fuck it" and head back. It was getting late in the day and we wouldn't get home until after 10:00 PM if we continued to Four Corners. Wil have to save it for another day.

Looking back at the valley we just crossed as we climb up to the hills...

A quick stop to get outta the Sun at the Bedrock Store. Closed now, used to be a fuel stop for us years ago, But no more....

Getting closer to the cool air of the hills...

It kept getting flatter as we moved along. Not a curve in sight...

We continued south, zooming along.....

I have no idea what this old kiln looking thing out in the middle of nowhere is. Kinda cool though...

Towards the south, the Canyon opens up and spits you back into the desert...

Love riding here.......

Dropped into the curvy Canyon for a great ride to begin our day.....

Made it to Gateway Canyon on Sunday - mostly empty roads, sunny and warm. I like it!

I'd look good riding that.