gotdurt
12-17-2004, 09:48 AM
Just made a comment to Scott and realized that these roads need to go into the highway hall of fame.
These roads are located in West Tx, in the Ft Davis area. They are a great addition to a Big Bend trip. Heck, I'd go all the way out there just to ride them over and over again. Head south from I-10 at Balmorhea on 290, then left on HWY 17. This is a very scenic meander eventually following a creek into the mountains with good pavement and gentle sweepers. It's a great warm-up for what is to come.... at Ft Davis take a right on HWY 118, and enjoy one of the best highways in Texas to ride a bike on. It's great heading out (climb) to 166, and even better back in (more scenic). When I went in early Nov, there was snow in the higher elevations approaching McDonald Observatory. While in the area check out Ft Davis State Park, Davis mountais State Park, and McDonald Observatory.
These roads are located in West Tx, in the Ft Davis area. They are a great addition to a Big Bend trip. Heck, I'd go all the way out there just to ride them over and over again. Head south from I-10 at Balmorhea on 290, then left on HWY 17. This is a very scenic meander eventually following a creek into the mountains with good pavement and gentle sweepers. It's a great warm-up for what is to come.... at Ft Davis take a right on HWY 118, and enjoy one of the best highways in Texas to ride a bike on. It's great heading out (climb) to 166, and even better back in (more scenic). When I went in early Nov, there was snow in the higher elevations approaching McDonald Observatory. While in the area check out Ft Davis State Park, Davis mountais State Park, and McDonald Observatory.