An hour later, past the bottom of the dip in the road, I look back at the Bristol Mountains powerline road

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Day 4: South Bristol Mountains foothills campsite to Broadwell Dry Lake by bicycle, with a detour to Ludlow for water

1. I sleep in ... ... 9. All packed ... 10. I look... 11. The sand... 12. An hour... 13. A little... 14. Approaching... 15. I ride up... ... 32. Elevation...

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Elevation profile of hiking route to Broadwell Natural Arch, Bristol Mountains, Kelso Dunes Wilderness Area

Date: November 25, 2010, 17h32

An hour later, past the bottom of the dip in the road, I look back at the Bristol Mountains powerline road

The wide-open desert makes the gentle slope of the road look rather steep.

Date: November 24, 2010, 14h31

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An hour later, past the bottom of the dip in the road, I look back at the Bristol Mountains powerline road

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