12-25-2017, 01:34 PM
(12-25-2017, 10:00 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Chicago to Grand Junction via interstate is only about 1250 miles, so if you stuck to the slab, you'd come up a bit short. It'd be easy to find you another 250 miles through the Rockies to make it an even 1500, but it'd really depend on the time of day (or night) you'd be passing through. If your ride took you through the mountains during the day, then yes, there are lots of scenic and curvy options to consider. At 4:00AM? Not so much. Happy to help with route recommendations as you get closer to finalizing your plans. And you're welcome to use my place as your home base while you're out here. I'm 225 miles due east of Grand Junction on I-70.
Thanks, LR. I will PM you about this. I was thinking about taking the least curvy route possible, but maybe coming west through Wyoming before turning south. Or going south of Denver and crossing CO on US50, but we can discuss in PM so as not to hijack this thread. Thanks for the offer of lodging; I may take you up on that.
MTC