In a message dated 5/12/98 12:24:18 PM, ksull@WAVE.MBARI.ORG writes:

>Getting ready to start a trip, I was wondering what Western Westy
>drivers prefer for a route from Reno, NV to Denver, CO.
>
>I guess basic choices would be Interstate 80 for the majority of the
>trip vs. highway 50 through Nevada and Utah onto Interstate 70 in
>Colorado with  side options along the way as well.

It has been a few years since I did Interstate 80 (and then in my bug). I do
remember it being basically pretty flat across Nevada and Utah. This last
winter I did Interstate 70 (in Colorado)...in my Corrado. Again pretty flat
until you get to the Rockies. I did it going west. While GlenAllen(?) Canyon
is neat, I don't think you'll like trying to make it up to the Eisenhower
tunnel.

I also did US Route 50 (going East) in Colorado. Monarch Pass (continental
divide) will be a bit slow for you, but I think most of the rest should be
pretty easy. I especially liked the Arkansas River valley on the eastern side.
The two sections of 50 that will slow you down will be Monarch Pass and Cerro
Pass (over the Cimarron Mountains).

I recommend 50 over 70 on a personal basis.

>I'd appreciate all input as to quickest, most scenic, worst
>mountain climbing wise, best camping,  etc.