Midwest US 50
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 142
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Do yourself a favor and mark these down on your map... Its must do local favorites
1. SKYLINE DRIVE, in Canyon City, CO
2. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO
3. 550 (Million Dollar highway)
Just did 2200 miles through there last year in August
1. SKYLINE DRIVE, in Canyon City, CO
2. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, CO
3. 550 (Million Dollar highway)
Just did 2200 miles through there last year in August
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 278
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From: Detroit
Hey, waterbug, do you know if they let you ride the "Rim Drive Road" in the Black Canyon? Thanks for your time.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 240
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From: Wichita, Ks
The past few years have produced several fatal accidents on US 50 from Emporia to Hutchinson Kansas stretch. 2 lanes, lots of semi's not always getting to the speed limit, so people want to pass while there aren't many passing lanes. Be careful through this area.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 278
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From: Detroit
Well, as spooky as it is, I sure appreciate THAT heads-up! Thanks!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,616
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From: Mid West
I'll be keeping this all in mind as we start off, time is our enemy this turn. Thanks to all for the info!
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Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 305
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From: Coffeyville, KS
I really like the vast expanses of nothing out in western kansas. I think it'll be a great trip. I want to take 50 from kansas across nevada. Supposed to be the lonliest road in the country out there.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,034
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From: Open Road, USA
I have been looking at the route from central Missouri out to Montrose and then south to NM and back to Missouri. I am thinking of running Hwy 54 out to where it meets 50 in Kansas, I can't see any reason for riding to KC and back down. For some coming through Missouri, 54 from I 70 takes you through the Lake of Ozarks and other sites. I laid out a route using mapquest and it was about 2000 miles. Don't have a lot of time this year, so will be doing it in a week or so. How are the motel costs along 550, etc. I would camp, but the wife likes a nice bed.
Joe
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