Cardwell to Dillon - Sea to Sea - CycleBlaze

July 9, 2022

Cardwell to Dillon

After dodging a few thunderstorms the evening  before, I shoved off from Cardwell in the early morning, intent on beating the hottest hours and potential thunderstorms. 

Sunrise in Cardwell
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The route mostly followed Rtes 55/41 to the southwest along the Jefferson River and then the Beaverhead.  The broad, open valley afforded exceptional views of the Tobacco Root Mountains in the east.

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Cheryl joined me for a lunch stop at Twin Bridges where we met several long distance riders.

Although the route rose over a thousand feet during the day, it was almost imperceptible.  If only all climbs might be that way!  I pulled into our campground around 2 PM where we should stay for two nights, the Beaverhead River RV Park.  We had a great campsite directly on the river and managed to dodge storms again. I hadn’t been in Dillon since 45 years ago when I spend several days here as part of geology field camp.  Wow - time flies!

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Today's ride: 63 miles (101 km)
Total: 660 miles (1,062 km)

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