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by oljames3
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:43 am
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Topic: Scenic West Texas Roads
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Re: Scenic West Texas Roads

If they are near your route, both Meteor Crater and the 'Standing on the Corner' in Winslow are a sight to see.
by oljames3
Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:21 pm
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Topic: Scenic West Texas Roads
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Re: Scenic West Texas Roads

Most of my east-west travel has been on I-10 or US 290. I'm usually going north-south when in north Texas.

I've never had any issues near the southern Texas boarder. However, I've not been near there this year.

I have ridden to Big Bend four times: Honda CL175, Honda CB350-Four, BMW R60/5, BMW R90/6.
by oljames3
Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:52 pm
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Topic: Scenic West Texas Roads
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Re: Scenic West Texas Roads

C-dub wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:29 pm Hello all West Texans and all that have traveled out there.

A motorcycle trip my wife and I have planned for later this fall will take us to the Grand Canyon and then down to the Greater Phoenix area to visit family. Those are the two main goals for the trip. We'll do some scenic riding on the way out, but mostly the goal is to get near the North Rim in two days then take our time the rest of the trip.

The route home is where I'd like some assistance in West Texas. I'm looking at either 380 or 180. We'll probably be on 180 out of Arizona until it meets up with 380 in San Antonio, AZ. Then either stay on 380 through Roswell and through West Texas all the way back to Denton. Or skip down on 54 at Carrizozo, AZ to 82 that turns into 62 in Texas then 180 all the way to Weatherford. For all I know at this point 180 out of AZ might stay 180 all the way to Weatherford and is also 54, 82, and 62.

Anyway, what I was wondering is if there is much difference between 380 and 180 out in West Texas as far as scenery. Is one route better than the other? We probably won't take much time stopping to walk around much, but we won't be in a hurry either. A nice leisurely 400 miles per day.
Two questions:
1. Have you been to Big Bend National Park?
2. What will y'all be riding?

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