eljeffe
Apr 16th, 2008, 10:49 am
Last Summer, a few of us did a trip through Utah and stopped at the Zermatt Resort for a couple days to check things out. Along the way, we encountered some of the best riding anyone could ask for. Here are a few of my favorites.
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway - only 15 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa and begins in the small town of Kamas near the Gateway Grill, which is a great place to get breakfast before the ride (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/mirror_lake.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2007/)).
Nebo Loop - Only 45 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa in Payson. This byway provides a beautiful ride over Mount Nebo, the tallest mountain in the Wasatch range (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/nebo_loop.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2012/)).
Ogden River Scenic Byway - Only 30 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa with entry points at either Mountain Green or in Ogden. The routes ends in Woodruff, Wyoming, which is rumored to have the coldest winter temperatures in the continental United States (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/ogden_river.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2003/)).
Logan Canyon/Bear Lake - About 90 minutes away from the Zermatt Resort and Spa, this ride runs up from Logan to Bear Lake, where you can get a world famous, hand dipped raspberry shake (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/logan_canyon.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2001/)).
If you ever wanted to see where the Sundance Film Festival is held, you can take a ride over the Alpine Loop and check out the view there.
Alpine Loop - Only 15 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa halfway between the Heber Valley and Orem/Provo off US 189 and runs right through the famous Sundance Resort (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/alpine_loop.htm)).
Many of you heading East after CCR and wanting to avoid the standard US Highway 6 to I-70 might try this as an alternative. Then again, you might not wait for your exit from CCR to get yourself a "Where the Hell is Hanna" t-shirt:
Francis to Duchesne Ride - Only 10 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa. While not recognized as a scenic byway, and listed on many mapping software and gps maps as an unpaved road, this ride along UT 35 provides a scenic back route to Duchesne with little or no traffic. Don't miss the Hanna Cafe between Hanna and Tabiona on UT Hwy 35 (and get your "Where the Hell is Hanna" t-shirt).
My #1 favorite rides was the rollercoaster that is Highway 31:
Energy Loop/Eccles Canyon - Just over an hour away from the Zermatt Resort and Spa, this ride provides both the fun of a rollercoaster and the scenery one expects on a nationally recognized scenic byway. Be sure to make a run up the road from Huntington to Electric Lake (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/huntington_canyon.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/13831/)).
Remember, the only way you can attend CCR is to register (http://www.curvecowboyreunion.com/.registration.php)!!!
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway - only 15 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa and begins in the small town of Kamas near the Gateway Grill, which is a great place to get breakfast before the ride (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/mirror_lake.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2007/)).
Nebo Loop - Only 45 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa in Payson. This byway provides a beautiful ride over Mount Nebo, the tallest mountain in the Wasatch range (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/nebo_loop.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2012/)).
Ogden River Scenic Byway - Only 30 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa with entry points at either Mountain Green or in Ogden. The routes ends in Woodruff, Wyoming, which is rumored to have the coldest winter temperatures in the continental United States (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/ogden_river.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2003/)).
Logan Canyon/Bear Lake - About 90 minutes away from the Zermatt Resort and Spa, this ride runs up from Logan to Bear Lake, where you can get a world famous, hand dipped raspberry shake (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/logan_canyon.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/2001/)).
If you ever wanted to see where the Sundance Film Festival is held, you can take a ride over the Alpine Loop and check out the view there.
Alpine Loop - Only 15 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa halfway between the Heber Valley and Orem/Provo off US 189 and runs right through the famous Sundance Resort (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/alpine_loop.htm)).
Many of you heading East after CCR and wanting to avoid the standard US Highway 6 to I-70 might try this as an alternative. Then again, you might not wait for your exit from CCR to get yourself a "Where the Hell is Hanna" t-shirt:
Francis to Duchesne Ride - Only 10 minutes from the Zermatt Resort and Spa. While not recognized as a scenic byway, and listed on many mapping software and gps maps as an unpaved road, this ride along UT 35 provides a scenic back route to Duchesne with little or no traffic. Don't miss the Hanna Cafe between Hanna and Tabiona on UT Hwy 35 (and get your "Where the Hell is Hanna" t-shirt).
My #1 favorite rides was the rollercoaster that is Highway 31:
Energy Loop/Eccles Canyon - Just over an hour away from the Zermatt Resort and Spa, this ride provides both the fun of a rollercoaster and the scenery one expects on a nationally recognized scenic byway. Be sure to make a run up the road from Huntington to Electric Lake (Utah Byways (http://www.utah.com/byways/huntington_canyon.htm), National Scenic Byways (http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/13831/)).
Remember, the only way you can attend CCR is to register (http://www.curvecowboyreunion.com/.registration.php)!!!