I'm looking at doing a couple sections of the WABDR in mid-August, probably 1-2. I'll (2019 JLUR) be joined by friend with his rig (4runner), but neither of us have been on the WABDR before. I have some questions and I hope you can help answer them.
I don't know how sections 1-2 compare to the sections further north. Assuming we only have 2-4 days available, are these sections recommended?
How many miles per day can one expect to reasonably complete? Not aiming for an all out race, nor ambling on - a reasonable pace to see the views and account for other traffic.
Does one need to bring extra fuel, or are there ample opportunities to fuel up in between sections?
What is the best navigation guide? Anything I can print, etc.?
Thank you kindly. :)
- David
You can do a section a day without much issue. I liked sections 4 5 6 the best I think. 1 is super easy 2 is ok but wasn't a huge fan 3 was has a fun spot by beehive but it's ok otherwise.
David - NWOL is doing a trip of the entire WABDR in mid-August. I might be coordinating it if Rob O'Neil (the original trip lead) is not going since he moved out of the area. Let me know if you want to join us. Trip dates will likely be August 16-22 (or so...)
scott.sattlermd@gmail.com
I'd do 2 and 3 instead of 1 and 2. Much better views. Doing them in 3 days is a good amount of time. 4 days if you do any sidetrips.Carrying fuel isn't necessary. I think the longest leg between fuel is around 150 miles.
Printed maps of the track are available from touratech. Or you can download a gpx file for free