Which route would be less higher grade
I was thinking of taking I 80 over Colorado but was thinking of maybe trying I 70 but heard that Hwy 50 might also be good, so my question is how is 50 over 70? Is 50 flatter over all and are there an...
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scottsnider wrote:
I was thinking of taking I 80 over Colorado but was thinking of maybe trying I 70 but heard that Hwy 50 might also be good, so my question is how is 50 over 70? Is 50 flatter over all and are there any large ups or downs? The downs get to me as I have had some scary moments in the past even though I was doing what is right I just don't feel comfortable on a steep or long down hill. I have done the grape vine a few times and that is not bad. Toyota Trundra 5.7 and a 22ft HiLo trailer about 5000 lbs fully loaded. Would love to hear from those that know the routes.
Point of note -- I-80 goes across Wyoming. I-70 for Colorado.
You don't mention direction of travel. I-80 across Wyoming has it's highest point just east of Laramie at ~9600 feet, and then down hill eastbound to Cheyenne. If going westbound, about 5 miles of descent down to Laramie.
Lots of rolling terrain from Laramie to points west. Depending on your direction of travel, you'll have generally head winds headed westbound, or tail winds headed eastbound. Your rig combo should compensate some for the winds as you have a lower profile than most travel trailers.
