dryfj.com / drycyclist.com (kevin cook)

20/24
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I take on the 12-mile climb up Kelbaker Road rising away from Kelso Depot

012_9-kelbaker-road-rising-800px.jpg The Providence Mountains behind me, I stop at the abandoned Kelso Depot after a fast 8-mile downhill on paved Kelbaker RoadThumbnailsA beautiful sunset illuminates the Providence Mountains behind me as I climb Kelbaker Road out of Kelso Valley toward BakerThe Providence Mountains behind me, I stop at the abandoned Kelso Depot after a fast 8-mile downhill on paved Kelbaker RoadThumbnailsA beautiful sunset illuminates the Providence Mountains behind me as I climb Kelbaker Road out of Kelso Valley toward BakerThe Providence Mountains behind me, I stop at the abandoned Kelso Depot after a fast 8-mile downhill on paved Kelbaker RoadThumbnailsA beautiful sunset illuminates the Providence Mountains behind me as I climb Kelbaker Road out of Kelso Valley toward BakerThe Providence Mountains behind me, I stop at the abandoned Kelso Depot after a fast 8-mile downhill on paved Kelbaker RoadThumbnailsA beautiful sunset illuminates the Providence Mountains behind me as I climb Kelbaker Road out of Kelso Valley toward BakerThe Providence Mountains behind me, I stop at the abandoned Kelso Depot after a fast 8-mile downhill on paved Kelbaker RoadThumbnailsA beautiful sunset illuminates the Providence Mountains behind me as I climb Kelbaker Road out of Kelso Valley toward Baker

Kelbaker Road rises from 2100 feet here to a summit at 3800 feet, a long but moderate grade. I'm looking forward to arriving in Baker and eating a big meal!