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I’m planning a solo trip for possibly the first weeks of August to go from Los Angeles to Denver and back. I know, it’s a ways off, but I haven’t had a road trip in ages and ages and thinking about it is making me excited. I have some people to visit in Denver for a day or two, and probably SLC as well. I’m wondering if a week and a half or 2 weeks would be better.
The goal is to hit the Rockies hopefully when the aspen trees are starting to turn color but when the cold hasn’t started to set in yet. I also want to avoid the majority of major freeways where possible or reasonable, as well as swing by areas I’ve never visited such as the Grand Canyon (only seen it from the air).
I’m undecided about camping vs. motels, maybe a bit of both. I don’t have much camping gear at the moment after giving most of it away and my sleeping bag became a plush habitat for mice. I’ve got a nice Thermarest, though, as well as bags for the bike. Time for a new camera, too.
I’d like some route suggestions and some sights to see!
Thanks for any commentary.
The goal is to hit the Rockies hopefully when the aspen trees are starting to turn color but when the cold hasn’t started to set in yet. I also want to avoid the majority of major freeways where possible or reasonable, as well as swing by areas I’ve never visited such as the Grand Canyon (only seen it from the air).
I’m undecided about camping vs. motels, maybe a bit of both. I don’t have much camping gear at the moment after giving most of it away and my sleeping bag became a plush habitat for mice. I’ve got a nice Thermarest, though, as well as bags for the bike. Time for a new camera, too.
I’d like some route suggestions and some sights to see!
Thanks for any commentary.