Offical Spyder Owners Event Dates for Durango 2012- June 20-21-22

[GnA]

Yep! If you organize it, I'd like to join you. I've never seen the Grand Canyon either so it would be a great ride.

ken tompkins

Not really a day ryde... 300 miles one way, and you'll want some time to check it out. But, if you have the time, it will be worth it!!!! :clap:

 

[ronrico]

Durango in June

Just made hotel reservations for June. Will be riding the northern part of AZ from Las Vegas to Farmington, NM on the 19th and then into Durango on the 20th. Looking forward to this. Its our first event as new spyderlovers. See all of you there. :yes::yes::clap::clap:

 

[ntxYguy2009]

Palo Duro Canyon

Howdy from Texas!

For those of you coming west on I40 through Amarillo, TX, you may want to take a detour to Palo Duro Canyon. There is normally a show at the bottom of the canyon called "Texas".

It is our mini-version of the Grand Canyon.

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/

David
McKinney, TX

 

[ThreeFeet]

Yep! If you organize it, I'd like to join you. I've never seen the Grand Canyon either so it would be a great ride.

ken tompkins

If you stay overnight in Flagstaff then go up to the Canyon Gives one a little more time to look at that HUGE HOLE!!!!

 

[Blondespyder]

Just booked my hotel in Albuquerque for the 19th and in Durango on the 20-23. Had no problems finding a room at either city. If anyone is coming through Amarillo on the 19th and would like to pick up one more rider ((me)). Let me know

 

[Questions]

Check out Brimstone Condominiums at Durango Mountain Resort

We live in Durango and hotel rooms in town can be hard to get in the summer. Check out some of the condos up at the ski area (Durango Mountain Resort - Purgatory) 20 miles North of town. We really like Brimstone (1-800-323-7542). You can get a 2 bedroom 3 bath with full kitchen, washer, dryer, etc. for $135 per night (2 night minimum)....large enough for two couples/people to share. You will be 20 miles closer to the beautiful ride from Durango-Silverton-Ouray by staying up the mountain and only 25 minutes from town. The ski area has lots of summer activities...Alpine slide, zip line, hiking, mountain biking, etc. Brimstone also has a great hot tub "in the trees" with beautiful views. The Last Run, Purgy's and Sow's Ear restaurants are nearby. I will be glad to answer any questions anyone might have about the Durango area. Looking forward to seeing everyone for some great rides and fun times.

 

[omac546]

Possible Rides around Durango

I do thse rides ever year with the Mountain Shadow Riders, a WOW riding group out of Colorado Springs. I'll see you all in Durango.

Scenic Mountain Ride - 4 Passes Ride - Coal Bank Hill (10640) Molas Pass (10910) Red Mtn (11075) Lizard Head (10222) 233 miles / 5 hours
Durango to Silverton to Ouray to Ridgeway to Placerville to Telluride to Rico to Dolores to Mancos to Hesperus to Durango.
This is a very scenic ride. Lots of Deer, Elk, and Rocky Mtn Sheep can be seen on this ride. Weather can change quickly between Silverton and Telluride. Rain Gear is recommended. Ouray and Rico are small sleepy towns nestled high in the valleys of the mountains.
Long Loop Ride – 5 Passes Ride - Coal Bank Pass (10640) Molas Pass ( 10910) Red Mtn (10640) Spring Creek (10898) Wolf Creek (10856) 365 miles / 8 hours
Durango to Silverton to Ouray to Ridgeway to Montrose to Cimarron to Blue Mesa Res. to Lake City to Creede to South Fork to Pagosa Springs to Bayfield to Durango.
This is a long ride crossing the Continental Divide twice, once just south a Lake City and again at Wolf Creek pass. Numerous scenic waterfalls are often seen just South of Wolf Creek Pass and in into the valley of Pagosa Springs.
South Loop - FourCorners – Covering Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah 200 miles / 4.5 hours
Durango, CO to Aztec, NM to Farmington, NM to Shiprock, NMto Beclabito,AZ toTeecNos Pos, AZ to Cortez, CO to Durango, CO
This ride take you into New Mexico and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe lands past the Aztec ruins just outside of Aztec, NM over to Ship Rock, NM which is on the Navajo Nation and on to Cortez , CO by the Ute Mtn Tribe lands ending back in Durango. NOTE: This is an Open High Desert ride, few Gas stations / water stops and often HOT-HOT temps.
Biker Friendly Hotels in Durango
Best Western -Mountain Shadows
400 E. 2[SUP]nd[/SUP]Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
Best Western - Durango Inn & Suites
21382 US Hwy 160 W,Durango, CO 81303
Hot Springs in the area
Durango - Spa & Springs,Pinkerton Springs,
Ouray – Box Canyon Lodge, Wiesbaden Spa, Twin Peaks Spa, Ouray Hot Springs Pool,
Pagosa Springs – Springs Hot Springs, Overlook Hot Springs, RainbowHot Springs,
Attractions: Mesa Verde Nat’l Park, Canyon’s of the Ancients, Anasazi Heritage Center, Chimney Rock Ruins Site, Escalante Ruins Historic Site, Sky Ute Casino Resort, Ute Mtn Casino Resort,