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Starting out in Cantwell at 5:00 PM.
It was a nice day, but a strong breeze made it a bit chilly.
Left to right: me, Linda, Jessica Smith, Scott McArt.
Note: You can click on any of these photos for a bigger view.
Date: 04/21/2004
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One mile down, only 135 to go to get to Paxson. The pavement ended two miles beyond this sign and it was dirt road from there on.
Date: 04/21/2004
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Scott and Jess head up the first climb. We quickly found out that it was slow going. We were pedaling at a steady, but comfortable pace. I thought we could average 10 mph. But because of lots of stops (photos, food, etc.) and our heavy loads, we were only
Date: 04/21/2004
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Oooh, our first great view.
I should mention that the despite its name, the Denali Highway is not in Denali National Park, nor does it climb up any huge mountains. It is simply the old road that people used to get to Denali National ...
Date: 04/21/2004
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Cruising along, feeling fresh on our first day. I wanted to go a good distance on the first day so that we wouldn't be overwhelmed on the next two days. I think everyone else was kind of upset with me for pushing all the way to Brushkana Campground (31 mi
Date: 04/21/2004
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View of the Alaska Range to the north from near the Brushkana Campground as the sun went down on Day One. After a hot dinner of Tasty Bites, complete with Wine & Cheese brought by Scott and Jessica, I think everyone was back in good spirits.
Date: 04/21/2004
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Day 2:
Every view along the road was spectacular in its own way, but they all had a few things in common. Fireweed on the side of the road, lakes and lush greenery in the foreground plains, with spectacular snow-covered peaks off in the distance. ...
Date: 04/21/2004
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Linda cruises along, wishing she had suspension on her bike for the nice washboard gravel.
Date: 04/21/2004
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Scott looks like he's having a good time, either that or he is on drugs.
Date: 04/21/2004
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me, Jess, Scott
Date: 04/21/2004
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Yeah, yeah, another stunning view. Ho hum.
Date: 04/21/2004
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There was very little traffic on the road. We saw probably 20 or so cars the first two days. Weekends get a little more traffic.
Date: 04/21/2004
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At mile 82, there was a small resturant/lodge called Gracious House. This picture was taken near there.
Linda really wanted to stop for pie (apparently it is really good), but we kept pushing on. if I stopped for pie, I might never...
Date: 04/21/2004
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We stopped at this lake to see a few swans (both Trumpeter and Tundra Swans according to another observer). They were too far away for a picture. The mountain was also far away, but it was bigger.
Date: 04/21/2004
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On the bridge over the Susitna River.
We only covered 37 miles on our second day, which was less than we expected. We thought that we would only have to bike for 4 hours or so each day, then have time to hike & relax. No such luck.
Date: 04/21/2004
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