Day 73: September 16, 2024 - Dover, TN, to Burns, TN
End: Burns, TN
Miles: 62.0
Feet climbing per mile: 73
Record of the day's ride: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/222151251
I woke at 6:30 in order to get an early start in order to avoid the heat, but at 7:00 it already felt hot and humid. In the West I acclimated to elevation. In the South I will acclimate to heat and humidity.
I encountered early morning rush hour traffic around Dover. Shortly after leaving Dover I turned onto Wildlife Road which promised to take me to some beautiful places. Unfortunately, as I learned from two locals, there would be ten miles of gravel, so I turned around and created an alternate route. Throughout the rest of the day there would be little traffic.
Are those donkeys with the cows?
What might these be?
I spent the night at Montgomery Bell Campground, where I stayed on my big trip five years ago. This was my first time camping since August 21st at Colter Bay in Wyoming.
I had dinner at the restaurant in the lodge. Since I was there five years ago the restaurant had been renovated and the menu upgraded.
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