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The 12-mile gradual descent to Kelso is fun, but I usually have a headwind that slows me down considerably, like I do today

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01385-kelso-descent.jpg Kelbaker Road summit at 3700 feet elevation; I'm there, finally!ThumbnailsThe vegetation on the foothills of the adjacent Kelso Mountains is striking with its silver-grey brush against yellow flowersKelbaker Road summit at 3700 feet elevation; I'm there, finally!ThumbnailsThe vegetation on the foothills of the adjacent Kelso Mountains is striking with its silver-grey brush against yellow flowersKelbaker Road summit at 3700 feet elevation; I'm there, finally!ThumbnailsThe vegetation on the foothills of the adjacent Kelso Mountains is striking with its silver-grey brush against yellow flowersKelbaker Road summit at 3700 feet elevation; I'm there, finally!ThumbnailsThe vegetation on the foothills of the adjacent Kelso Mountains is striking with its silver-grey brush against yellow flowersKelbaker Road summit at 3700 feet elevation; I'm there, finally!ThumbnailsThe vegetation on the foothills of the adjacent Kelso Mountains is striking with its silver-grey brush against yellow flowers

The hot wind blowing against me feels really good as I stare at the Providence Mountains in the distance, so I don't mind that I have to pedal a bit to keep my speed up while I coast downward.

A headwind coming out of the south is common on this road.