Mesa Verde
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Cruiser
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From: Kansas
Mesa Verde
I'm planning a trip out that way in late July or August and would like to visit the park. I have heard the roads there are gravel, but can't seem to confirm it. Are there any problems with visiting on a bagger?
Road Master
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From: usa
Hello there. I have been to that park a few years ago and I remember the roads as being paved.
The main,loop road is pretty amazing, be ready for one heck of a long, winding, some places narrow roadway and some pretty impressive scenery.
Only problem I had was the climb on the ladders down to the cliff palace! Im from sea level and its a high up type of place...I got out of breath.
The main,loop road is pretty amazing, be ready for one heck of a long, winding, some places narrow roadway and some pretty impressive scenery.
Only problem I had was the climb on the ladders down to the cliff palace! Im from sea level and its a high up type of place...I got out of breath.
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hello there. I have been to that park a few years ago and I remember the roads as being paved.
The main,loop road is pretty amazing, be ready for one heck of a long, winding, some places narrow roadway and some pretty impressive scenery.
Only problem I had was the climb on the ladders down to the cliff palace! Im from sea level and its a high up type of place...I got out of breath.
The main,loop road is pretty amazing, be ready for one heck of a long, winding, some places narrow roadway and some pretty impressive scenery.
Only problem I had was the climb on the ladders down to the cliff palace! Im from sea level and its a high up type of place...I got out of breath.
the hot sun at altitude. I was there two years ago and really got winded..
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Myers FL
Was just there 2 weeks ago....all roads are paved, in fact they were repaving the parking lots.....you can definately do the 4 corners, but the great Gorge is a heck of a ride, like the other side of the state......stay in Durango, do the million dollar highway route550 pretty cool.
This is the route we just finished 7 bikes 3000 miles.....
This is the route we just finished 7 bikes 3000 miles.....
Last edited by giacomo56; Jun 30, 2014 at 08:49 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Houston, Texas
Sunscreen! It is going to be hot, direct sun at elevation, and drink a lot of water.
Roads are good - fun drive up there. The visit is worth it ......
Roads are good - fun drive up there. The visit is worth it ......
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Road Warrior
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From: Ft Myers FL
Not entirely true, there are guard rails...except when the slope is not steep. Not bad at all....and lots of photo ops on the way to the cliffs dwellings.