The Grand was finally visible at the start of our second ride of the trip. In my internet reconnoiter of I came across a road called Falls Creek Road and the bike shop confirmed there was a good section of dirt on it, too.
We saw some bulls butting heads along the way
Crossing of the Snake River we got the best view of the The Grand
Seeing The Grand stole the show
Although sunny it was still cool so long sleeves and gloves were merrited
The first climb of the ride was 4% for almost a mile
Then the road turns to dirt
No cell service and there was only one ranch half way down the road
It was rough country back here but I was glad I was carrying the Bear Spray
We crossed over the creek we were following
and then the big climb started
It was 2 miles long with an average grade of 5% for a 550 foot gain
The first really big climb for the CAADX and I was wish that I had another gear
The came the big downhill to Highway 89 and the Snake River
It was a tough descent
We stopped in Hoback for lunch after learning that the road that I found on the map didn't go through again. After lunch we were on another road that was blocked by a gate so we had to climb over it.
After a bit more highway we veered off onto old Highway 89
and you can see Teton Pass quite nicely from this point
We rode by this ranch that had a herd of Elk taking up residence
Will wondered if they were domesticated but I couldn't see any fence holding them in so I assumed they are wild
Old Route 89 turned into a trail
and then the last 15 miles back to the condo were all Cycleway paths
Last view of the The Grand from the Cycleway
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