Summer loop
Looking for suggestions on a Summer loop. I am thinking of using Amarillo as a jumping off point to do a Northern loop. I would like to do Pikes Peak, Tetons, Yellowstone etc.... please offer suggest...
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2gypsies wrote:
With 10 days I would take 87 out of Amarillo to I-25 north to Colorado Springs and Piles Peak. Then take 24 to Buena Vista and north to I-70.
I-70 west to 13 at Rifle, CO. North on 13 to Craig, CO and into Wyoming on 789 to I-80. West on I-80 to 191 at Rock Springs, WY. North on 191 to Jackson, WY. This is a good place to stock up on groceries and fuel - a couple large groceries just south of Jackson.
Then head into Grand Teton Nat'l Park. Stay at Colter Bay RV if you want full hookups or Gros Ventre or Colter Bay campgrounds if dry camping is o.k.
Grand Teton Nat'l Park
Continue north through Teton NP into Yellowstone. Fishing Bridge RV in the park is the only one with full hookups. There are many dry campgrounds. Madison is nice.
Yellowstone Nat'l Park
Your 10 days will go by fast so plan on heading straight back. If you can squeeze in more time it would be advisable.
Similar, but instead of leaving Amarillo and heading to Colorado Springs, go west on I40 to Albuquerque, then north on I25 to 550 (Bernalillo exit). Take 550 through Durango, Silverton, and Ouray. Drive up the west slope of Colorado to get to Utah, Wyoming, and points north.
