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By GJRonK (2630 McR Points)
on Jul 22, 2016
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Rangely to Blue Mountain on CR 1
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isaacz
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
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GJRonK
2630 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
This past summer, I saw an antelope the size of a deer. Quite large. Antelope are very common in this country.
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Photo Gallery of Rangely to Blue Mountain on CR 1 (15 Photos)
The route starts out with colorful scenery: Grasses, scrub brush, trees, and multi-colored layers of sedimentary rock.
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15 miles due north is the 3,000' rise of the plateau within Dinosaur National Monument.
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This is a unique gas pump. This area is heavily drilled for natural gas.
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There are power lines everywhere on the south end going to the many scattered natural gas pumps.
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The soft soil has a layer of hard shale 'cap rock' way up on top that controls erosion.
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A deep cut gully with different vegetation runs most of the length of the route.
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Ride real fast at this point! There are goblins on top waiting to pounce!
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Is this a perfect road surface for fast touring, or what?
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I was told those upper rocks are solid gold. Also, above, an eagle is being harassed by a smaller bird.
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A forlorn gray mare stands guard over her corner of a small ranch.
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An unusual ranch entrance.
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Early settler's cabin just west of Blue Mountain.
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5 miles west of Blue Mountain is this park. Nice ride there since you're in the area.
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Interactive Views Along This Route
Start point
Latitude 40.1021629
Longitude -108.8552931
Way point 1
Latitude 40.1670787
Longitude -108.8810405
End point
Latitude 40.2501582
Longitude -108.8623818
