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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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Whats the best way north thru the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, WY in June? I am planning a trip for this summer that takes my right through there. There is a US 191 to the East, but I also see Hwy 530 on the west side of the reservoir that seems more scenic. 530 ends up in Green River. I am looking for the riding experience and beauty. I'll be two up.

Anyone know the area?

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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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It's been awhile, but if I recall 191 is going to be less scenic, but it is a better road.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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I rode 191 from WY to CO last year. It was an OK ride, not too scenic from what I recall.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks, I'm not going to be in a hurry, so I think I'll choose the 530 route and hope for nice scenery.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirtbagger
Whats the best way north thru the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, WY in June? I am planning a trip for this summer that takes my right through there. There is a US 191 to the East, but I also see Hwy 530 on the west side of the reservoir that seems more scenic. 530 ends up in Green River. I am looking for the riding experience and beauty. I'll be two up.

Anyone know the area?

Thanks!

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530 is much more scenic. Lots of curves and great views.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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I live in the Salt Lake area and ride that way all the time. I was just up there last week hunting. Hwy 191 is a better ride for the road lots of twists and turns and just all around fun on bike. A few good places to pull off and look out over the gorge.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks, looking forward to this area for sure. Starting in St George and going around the southern UT way.
 
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530 to Manila Utah is not a bad ride, from there to Green River is kinda boring but it goes by quick. Watch out for troopers and boaters tho.

191 to Rock Springs takes you over the dam and over Little mtn, this is a fairly nice ride with many turns but I wouldn't call it a twisty road. Less troopers on this side and less boater traffic.

Watch out for cows on the 530 side, and deer and antelope on the 191 side.

Enjoy your trip through my neck of the woods.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Thanks Banditsghost. Good info for me. I see you are a Fuel Moto fan. Did you do the setup yourself with the electronics?
 
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What about the road from Manila to Lyman via UT43/WY414?

I'm thinking of a ride from the Provo area, up the canyon, over Mirror Lake Highway, over to Lyman, and back via Manila, Vernal, Indian Canyon, and then up US6.
 
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