366 miles total today. 250 on paved road, 116 on dirt. One of us ran out of gas, lucky we had a spare fuel can. I decided I dislike highway riding.
Here’s the route and the start of the dirt section in NV.
Once off road it was quite an adventure. Dirt, sand, loose rock, snakes, chukkars, deer, cattle, coyote (dead), hawks and an apparently closed road we took into the canyon that had the sign at the bottom where we turned into another road. Seems to make sense as it was the toughest section we were on today. The locals said it was a ‘good’ road.
All of this got us to the start of the Idaho BDR, Jarbidge, NV. The Idaho state line is 10 miles north. What this town lacks in people (we were told 2 dozen) it makes up for in character. We met Dot, the bar/cafe owner, Laura the bartender, 82 year old Army vet Ron, who invited us to his 100th birthday in 18 years, 77 year old Chris, and Jimmy with the Hawaiian shorts. Great little town of primarily folks that hunt and fish.
After 8 hours of riding, a few beers, food, and homemade Irish Whiskey ice cream we’re dusty and beat. As I write this Mark is sawing wood. Like big wood. Forest maybe. I’m thinking we may be run out of town.
No mishaps today. So it’s been a success. I’m shocked to have a cell signal. The whole 1 bar. We didn’t have one the last 4 hours. Next ‘town’ is 100+ miles away. All dirt to get there. 200 miles to our campsite tomorrow night at Trinity Lake, ID. Sounds like 8 hours of riding.
Hopefully we’ll get enough signal somewhere tomorrow for Mark to load some of his pics.
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Looks and sounds like quite the adventure. Meeting locals is always a highlight of any trip, especially in lovely small, off the beaten path types places like that. Enjoy! Have fun and drive safely gentlemen!🌞 🌲🏍🏍🌲🌛
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Booze, grub and rooms…what more could you want?! If you hear banjos, ride faster. Have fun!
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