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FBFletch
11 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
The Wind River Canyon Run is one that I simply stumbled across trying to get from Casper, WY to Cody, WY on my way to the Chief Joseph's Scenic Highway and the Beartooth Highway.
I had never heard of the Wind River Canyon until I drove into it on my way from Shoshoni to Thermopolis.
I must say that this is now one of my favorite roads. Basically, you have a river with a road on one side, a railroad track on the other, and high canyon walls surrounding that on both sides. The views of the river and the canyon walls are spectacular.
Unfortunately, I was being chased by a pretty ugly storm, so I didn't take time to stop at any of the numerous overlooks to take pictures.
I'm going back out west in 2013 with a friend who's never been to the area and Wind River Canyon will be on the short list of places we will visit while there. And, this time I'll be taking lots of pictures.
I had never heard of the Wind River Canyon until I drove into it on my way from Shoshoni to Thermopolis.
I must say that this is now one of my favorite roads. Basically, you have a river with a road on one side, a railroad track on the other, and high canyon walls surrounding that on both sides. The views of the river and the canyon walls are spectacular.
Unfortunately, I was being chased by a pretty ugly storm, so I didn't take time to stop at any of the numerous overlooks to take pictures.
I'm going back out west in 2013 with a friend who's never been to the area and Wind River Canyon will be on the short list of places we will visit while there. And, this time I'll be taking lots of pictures.
2011
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DgoMountie
33 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Extremely short ride.
Cool views of the railroad tunnels.
Cool views of the railroad tunnels.
1998
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Mortikai
26 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
A little bit in the middle of nowhere but absolutely worth it.
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pods
116 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Other
We didn't have any idea what a great route this would be,, canyon, river, curves.. couldn't ask for more.
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Scrambles837
84 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Riding through tunnels and cliffs on the sides that reach to the heavens. Beautiful river running through the "gorge" like area. Amazing! Rode it both directions. You miss so much going only one direction.
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littleal
68 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Excellent trip 2019
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Connor McManus
69 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Loved riding through the tunnels and having the river along the road. Tall rock cliffs surrounding the road.
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knoxone
85 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
neat gorge
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