It was cool to bike some sweet singletrack on the Continental Divide Trail north of Silver City, New Mexico.
We left the Tucson area without seeing any wild javelinas running around, but we saw a few dead ones on the shoulder of I-10. No rain storms this travel day, but we battled very high winds. For the record, the I-10 between Tucson and Lordsburg, New Mexico is a shit road.
On our way to City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico, we boondocked overnight at Indian Bread Rocks outside of Bowie, Arizona. That was a mistake. We arrived on a Monday late afternoon and the area was full, mostly with tenters, spread out taking up all the level ground. As we were leaving we found a spot we could slip into. The big bummer is I scratched up the Airstream, not as bad as we initially thought, but still Opal is scratched.
Our overnight spot at Indian Bread Rocks.
Sunrise and the type of shrubbery that scratched Opal.
The next morning we did a short walk up a huge rock slab…
…and we saw some morteros, then hauled ass out of Indian Bread Rocks.
Dormant pistachio trees of Bowie. I found this picture to be very striking.
Recycling bin in Silver City: the artwork to me says, New Mexico.
A unique and nice campground between Silver City and Deming, N.M.
We were in the Pegasus loop, site 17.
Our secluded spot, unfortunately it was very windy for our entire stay, but we were positioned so we could keep the front door open.
From our campsite, we hiked the Table Mountain trail with 35mph winds on the climb and 50mph on the summit made it challenging, but we had become stir crazy hunkering down in Opal. I thought Amelia was going to get blown off the top.
That outcropping of rocks in the middle is the Pegasus loop where you can see Opal.
I really admire regional chains. Blake’s Lotaburger has been in business since 1952, all company owned stores. They have 75 locations, the majority in NM, a few in the Tucson and El Paso.
The little bit of Continental Divide Trail we rode was fun and beautiful!
When possible, I like to have the last picture be of a sunset. It’s a nice way to end the post.
Head North! If you make it to Helena Montana, they have a free shuttle from a campground at the bottom of the continental divide. Awesome riding and I could meet you!
Good to know Pat! I hope sooner than later we can connect with you somewhere on the road
Another BOLD MOVE by you two! Love that you’re in the Silver City/Deming area – When my family lived in Poway, my grandparents moved to Silver City and we drove there each year to go deer hunting with my Gramps (a Normandy Beach survivor). The countryside is so beautiful and unique and your pics brought it all back. Hugs to both of you!
Hey Jules! I vaguely remember you having relatives in New Mexico. It’s a beautiful area for sure.
Gorgeous sunset. The first scratch hurts the most!!!
Love following your travels…I’m just catching up on your posts. Hugs!