Loops and rides

blowndodge · 03-22-2012, 12:34 PM

I read a post from CJ about maybe turning one ride Utah has planned out for us into a loop instead of "up and backs". I've never seen Lake Powell or the Glen Canyon Dam that spills into the start of the Grand Canyon and that's directly east of kanab. Might be an intersting Loop coming back north on the 67 and catching the 89a east after visiting the Lodge at the North GC lookout? There is a gas station right there.

Just thinking out loud. Like Bill had posted about Coral Pink state park. wondering if any/some/majority might want to conside turning some rides into a loop?

Your thoughts?

Brad

**schoeney** · 03-22-2012, 01:19 PM

I won't be there so I should probably stay quiet but won't

loops are generally more intersting than up+backs!

cactusjack · 03-22-2012, 01:46 PM

Yeah, I always prefer a loop over an "up and back" ride. After we leave GCNP. we head back the way we came. When we get to Jacob Lake, we would turn right and head east along the Vermillion Cliffs. At Marble Canyon (41 mi), there is a Chevron station/small store. Then we would cross Marble Canyon (400+ ft about the Colorado River) on Navajo Bridge. Great photo op! Once over the bridge, it's 14 miles to US-89 at Bitter Springs, and we would turn left and head North to Page, AZ (25.4 mi) where we cross Glen Canyon right next to the dam. There's Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country. From Page, it's 74 miles back to Kanab through the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument. Total 155 miles.

From Jacob Lake back to Kanab the way we came it's 37 miles, so this loop adds 120 miles and a couple of hours, but it's well worth the trip for the amazing scenery.

blowndodge · 03-22-2012, 01:49 PM

that's the loop I was looking at Scott. Google earth made me want to see that in person!!!!

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-22-2012, 09:34 PM

I won't be there either but I would prefer a loop.

cactusjack · 03-22-2012, 11:04 PM

Those who want to go straight back to Kanab can do so, if a group wants to take the loop through Page, I'm sure that's possible.

landman · 03-23-2012, 04:49 PM

so would the loop route be around 400 miles for that ride?

cactusjack · 03-23-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

so would the loop route be around 400 miles for that ride?

No.

It's 79 miles from Kanab to GCNP. Figure 158 miles round trip back to Kanab.

The loop I outlined would be

79 Kanab to GCNP
42 GCNP to Jacob Lake
120 Jacob Lake to Kanab via Page/Lake Powell
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241 miles (approximately)
or, roughly 90 miles farther than just the up and back route.

They are pretty easy miles, too. Jacob Lake sits atop the Kaibab Plateau, and there's a few twisties as you drop down about 3,000' off the plateau. Then it's just some occasional big sweepers on the way back to Kanab. It's definitely not a grueling ride, by any means. Might be just a tad warm, given the time of year but it is high desert, nothing like Phoenix.

It really is a nice ride with varied scenery, from pine trees and aspens on the Kaibab to high desert. You will see some of the most awe-inspiring vistas our great country has to offer.

BtW, the area between Jacob Lake and the North Rim reminded me a lot of the Black Hills area. It would be interesting to see if others draw that conclusion as well.

deacon1984 · 03-23-2012, 10:02 PM

If you do go to Page, don't miss Horseshoe Bend along the way. You have to hike off the road a bit, but the view is worth it.

landman · 03-24-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

No.

It's 79 miles from Kanab to GCNP. Figure 158 miles round trip back to Kanab.

The loop I outlined would be

79 Kanab to GCNP
42 GCNP to Jacob Lake
120 Jacob Lake to Kanab via Page/Lake Powell
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241 miles (approximately)
or, roughly 90 miles farther than just the up and back route.

They are pretty easy miles, too. Jacob Lake sits atop the Kaibab Plateau, and there's a few twisties as you drop down about 3,000' off the plateau. Then it's just some occasional big sweepers on the way back to Kanab. It's definitely not a grueling ride, by any means. Might be just a tad warm, given the time of year but it is high desert, nothing like Phoenix.

It really is a nice ride with varied scenery, from pine trees and aspens on the Kaibab to high desert. You will see some of the most awe-inspiring vistas our great country has to offer.

BtW, the area between Jacob Lake and the North Rim reminded me a lot of the Black Hills area. It would be interesting to see if others draw that conclusion as well.

240 miles is the perfect distance for a group.count me in for sure.

Sin City Stan · 03-24-2012, 04:49 PM

We're in!

waterman · 03-25-2012, 12:56 PM

I'd be in for it as well.

Sin City Stan · 03-25-2012, 04:34 PM

i just realized that we traveled this route (Page - Kanab) to and from the rally in Cortez. It was a great ride, although traffic could be difficult on each side of Page. Looking forward to it.

**glwilson** · 03-25-2012, 08:45 PM

I would just do some rides and then get looped later!

blowndodge · 03-25-2012, 08:57 PM

As you tell my why your voting for Obama!!

03-22-2012, 12:34 PM	#1
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Loops and rides I read a post from CJ about maybe turning one ride Utah has planned out for us into a loop instead of "up and backs". I've never seen Lake Powell or the Glen Canyon Dam that spills into the start of the Grand Canyon and that's directly east of kanab. Might be an intersting Loop coming back north on the 67 and catching the 89a east after visiting the Lodge at the North GC lookout? There is a gas station right there. Just thinking out loud. Like Bill had posted about Coral Pink state park. wondering if any/some/majority might want to conside turning some rides into a loop? Your thoughts? Brad __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-22-2012, 01:19 PM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I won't be there so I should probably stay quiet but won't loops are generally more intersting than up+backs! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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03-22-2012, 01:46 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yeah, I always prefer a loop over an "up and back" ride. After we leave GCNP. we head back the way we came. When we get to Jacob Lake, we would turn right and head east along the Vermillion Cliffs. At Marble Canyon (41 mi), there is a Chevron station/small store. Then we would cross Marble Canyon (400+ ft about the Colorado River) on Navajo Bridge. Great photo op! Once over the bridge, it's 14 miles to US-89 at Bitter Springs, and we would turn left and head North to Page, AZ (25.4 mi) where we cross Glen Canyon right next to the dam. There's Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country. From Page, it's 74 miles back to Kanab through the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument. Total 155 miles. From Jacob Lake back to Kanab the way we came it's 37 miles, so this loop adds 120 miles and a couple of hours, but it's well worth the trip for the amazing scenery. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-22-2012, 01:49 PM	#4
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	that's the loop I was looking at Scott. Google earth made me want to see that in person!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-22-2012, 09:34 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I won't be there either but I would prefer a loop. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-22-2012, 11:04 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Those who want to go straight back to Kanab can do so, if a group wants to take the loop through Page, I'm sure that's possible. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-23-2012, 04:49 PM	#7
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	so would the loop route be around 400 miles for that ride? __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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03-23-2012, 10:02 PM	#9
deacon1984 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 133	If you do go to Page, don't miss Horseshoe Bend along the way. You have to hike off the road a bit, but the view is worth it. __________________ John VBA #1753 2008 Nomad
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03-24-2012, 04:49 PM	#11
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	We're in! __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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03-25-2012, 12:56 PM	#12
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	I'd be in for it as well. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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03-25-2012, 04:34 PM	#13
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	i just realized that we traveled this route (Page - Kanab) to and from the rally in Cortez. It was a great ride, although traffic could be difficult on each side of Page. Looking forward to it. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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03-25-2012, 08:45 PM	#14
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03-25-2012, 08:57 PM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	As you tell my why your voting for Obama!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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