I'm planning to do the Rawlins, WY to Abiquiu, NM section starting end of May into early June. Potentially extending further in NM if all is going well. I have to move to the East Coast later in June, so its an earlier window than typical but I'm thinking this year's snowpack will allow it to be fine? Curious if anyone has any trips planned for this period on the Great Divide, before the typical June 15 start.
Any advice or tips for this section? I live in Denver so the Summit county section & Salida are familiar, but the more remote sections I have not biked yet. This will be my biggest trip to date!
Planning to purchase a cranktank 3 or 4, and a few other upgrades for comfort.
by grahammills
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I rode the Summit County section of it last week. Trough Rd and Ute Pass were completely dry, Boreas Pass was holding a tiny bit of snow from the last snow storm but no more than an inch in a handful of spots, otherwise it was mostly dry. I reckon this is the year to do it early. I don’t think you’ll have many issues starting from Rawlins heading South beside maybe a few stray snow storms in the high country.