Ridge of the Rockies - Montpelier ID to Jackson WY

Today started out with pretty cool temperatures and some wind, so it was good to finally feel some sunshine after leaving at 6:30 from the motel and riding through Star Canyon.  We passed into Wyoming soon and continued along US 89 most of the day in eastern Wyoming.  The big climb was over the Salt River Pass at 7610 feet elevation.

An unexpected couple of miles of fresh gravel greeted us after the second rest stop, followed a few miles later by road construction (rough hard pack dirt, with some wet areas).

After lunch we followed the Snake River for several miles, and saw plenty of whitewater rafts (both in the river and on top of rafting company vehicles).  Traffic into Jackson was predictably heavy, but a section of new construction provided a welcome relief, as the right lane and shoulder (both new asphalt) were still closed to motor vehicles.  It was very pleasant to ride along for a few miles on smooth asphalt with no worries about traffic.

Today's mileage:  120, with about 4200 feet of climbing

Early morning after leaving Montpelier ID on US 89

Plenty of peaceful farms in southeast ID

Snake River

A few of the rafters enjoying the Snake River