GDT - Day 20 - Elk Skull Hunters Camp to Aspen Grove near Tennessee Crk

Wed. Aug. 10, 2016

Start - 7800'
High pt  8300'
Lo pt 6650'
End Elv 7750'
Climbing 2500'

Miles 43
Total time 6:50
Ride time 5:30
Day with BOB 19

Really back in to mountains today, with trees,  friendlier winds, creeks, and their associated drainages to blaze down and grind back out of. The day started with several deep drainages crossing (one called Deep Creek! ) These were challenging after the very rough windy day yesterday,  from which i am apparently still physically tired. Did make it through the wonderful aspen alley section before WY Hwy 70.
Cruising down the hwy (more strong headwinds) was more delicious aspen scenery, before I got below the trees. The route alternative turns and follows the Little Snake River, quickly entering Colorado. This is a pretty and enjoyable stretch along the river, especially now that I am in Colorado( and now that I have a modest tail wind helping me right along). The not so modest 3 Forks Ranch occupies the upper valley for miles before the route enters the national forest and starts climbing. I eventually catch up to Karen and Dennis who are camping in a very nice aspen grove off the road a spell.

I check my flag once back in Colorado and I see that those wild and wily Wyoming winds were none too kind to my old stars and bars.