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2019 Iron Butt Rally The Road Less Traveled

Leg 1: Greenville, South Carolina to Kennewick, Washington

This bonus listing is like a restaurant menu. If you order everything on the menu and eat it,

you are going to get sick and perhaps die. Please choose bonus destinations carefully.

All times are local unless otherwise specified.

Unless otherwise specified, rally ID flags are required in all photos.

To earn any bonus, you MUST claim it on the Claimed Bonus form. This includes Rest bonuses,

Call-In bonuses, and Tracking bonuses. If you lose the Claimed Bonus form, you will earn no

bonus points for the leg.

This packet describes the bonus locations available for Leg 1 of the 2019 Iron Butt

Rally. Each location bonus entry provides the following information:

• Bonus Code

• Bonus Name

• Street address or nearest intersection/cross-street

• City and State/Province

• GPS coordinates in degrees decimal rounded to the nearest 0.0001 degree

• Available hours

• Navigation directions from the location GPS coordinates to the bonus.

• Bonus description including important notes as needed

• Bonus requirements in italic type

• A photo of the bonus object

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE ON A LEG UNTIL YOU HAVE VERIFIED THAT ALL

PAPERWORK IS IN YOUR RALLY PACKAGE FOR THAT LEG. EACH PAGE IS NUMBERED.

THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

CRITICAL: Please be respectful when placing your flag in photos. Private property

and priceless museum pieces must not be used as your flag support.

2019 Iron Butt Rally The Road Less Traveled: Leg 1

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Checkpoint Information

Checkpoint 1

Hilton Garden Inn 701 North Young Street Kennewick, Washington, 99336 1-509-735-4600

Thursday, June 20, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Rally staff will be available at 5 pm for early check-in. Dinner is available from 6pm – 10 pm

Time penalty begins at 8:00:01 pm. After 8:00:00 pm there will be a per minute penalty for being late. "Minutes" will be rounded up at one second past the key time. For example, 8:00:01 (one second past 8:00 pm) will be counted as 1 minute late. Any rider who arrives after 10:00:00 pm (beginning 10:00:01 pm) will not be considered a rally finisher.

Bonus point listings will be handed out at 4:00 am Friday, June 21, 2019 for the next leg of the rally. Riders may depart upon receipt of paperwork.

If you will be late or unable to arrive at the checkpoint, call the Rallymaster immediately:

Bonus Listing

Tracking Bonus

TRK1 Earn points for using a satellite tracking system that is functioning properly and leaving tracks of your position accessible by Iron Butt Rally Staff. Claim this bonus on your Leg 1 claimed bonus form


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Rest Bonus

REST1 Leg 1 Rest Bonus

Claim this bonus on your Leg 1 claimed bonus form. Document a stop for four (4) or more hours starting on Wednesday, June 19

The same procedure applies for all Rest Bonuses available during the rally.

A Rest Bonus may be taken anywhere.

Requirements:

Document a stop for 4 or more hours beginning on the starting day above

• Earn points per minute for staying in one place for a minimum of 4 hours, up to 8

hours maximum credit

• Your starting receipt may be on the preceding day, but you must then document at

least 4 hours on the specified day (no points are earned before 12:00:01 AM that day).

• As long as you begin your rest on the starting day, you can continue earning credit on

the following day.

• Reminder: All times are local, and the rest bonus must start on the specified day for

time zone you are in.

Call-in Bonus

CALL1

Call-In Bonus

Call on Wednesday June 19 between 9:00AM and 9:00PM PACIFIC TIME Claim this bonus on your Leg 1 claimed bonus form.

The same procedure applies to all Call-in Bonuses available during the rally.

Call from anywhere.

Call and leave the following information:

(1) Your name

(2) Your rider number

(3) Your location (city/town and state/province)

(4) The last bonus you scored

(5) The next bonus you are heading for

Record each bonus on your Claimed Bonus form.

Note: Once you have finished recording your information, if you wish to listen to your message, press

the # key and then the number 1. You may then accept it or re-record.


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ADLER

Adler Planetarium E Solidarity Dr Chicago, IL

41.8581, -87.6160

0600-Dusk

Ride east & north on E 18th Dr/Museum Campus Dr, then east on E Solidarity Drive, a total of 1 mile, to the Adler Planetarium. The sculpture is at 41.8667, -87.6071.

The Adler Planetarium opened to the public in 1930 and was the first planetarium in the United States.

Take a picture of the Chicago skyline with the "Man Enters the Cosmos" sculpture in the foreground.

ALIEN

Little A'Le'Inn 9631 Old Mill Rd. Rachel, NV

37.6472, -115.7450

Daylight

Ride southwest on Old Mill St and across Frontage Road to the Little A'Le'Inn. Location of little green alien statue: 37.6468, -115.7458.

In the middle of the Extraterrestrial Highway you will find the small community of Rachel and its landmark business, the Little A'Le'Inn.

Take a photo of the little green alien at Little A'Le'Inn with the Little A'Le'Inn in the background.

BLCYN

Painted Wall Rim Drive Rd at Painted Wall Viewpoint Montrose Area, CO

38.5806, -107.7163

Daylight

Walk 0.1 miles west on the trail to the viewpoint. GPS location for bonus photo: 38.5809, -107.7183

Painted Wall is the tallest sheer cliff in Colorado at 2,250 feet.

Take a photo of the Painted Wall from Painted Wall View.


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BTH

Beartooth Pass Vista Point US-212 at Beartooth Pass Red Lodge, MT Area, WY

45.5222, -108.8624

24 hours

Ride southwest on US-212 for 62.9 miles to Beartooth Pass. The summit sign is at 44.9690, -109.4717.

Beartooth Pass is a must do on any North American motorcyclist's list.

Take a photo of the "Beartooth Pass Summit - Elev. 10,947' sign at the summit of US-212.

BWLOK

Big Walker Mountain Lookout 8711 Stoney Fork Rd Wytheville Area, VA

36.9611, -81.1015

1000-1800

Ride 11.9 miles northwest on US-52 to Big Walker Lookout at the intersection with VA-621.

Climb the 100 foot tall Big Walker Mountain Lookout tower for a commanding view of the region.

Take a photo from the top of the tower and collect a date-stamped "I Climbed the Tower at Big Walker Lookout" sticker from the store.

CHMNY

Chimney Rock County Rd 98 west of County Rd 62F Bayard Area, NE

41.7183, -103.3318

Daylight

South on NE-62F for 1.3 miles past the Chimney Rock Visitor Center and then west for 0.5 mile to the trailhead parking area at Chimney Rock Cemetery. Location of cemetery parking area: 41.6993, -103.3413.

Chimney Rock in Nebraska served as a landmark along the Oregon Trail, California Trail, and Mormon Trail during the mid-19th century.

Take a photo of Chimney Rock with your motorcycle in the photo from the trailhead parking area.


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CHRCK

Chimney Rock State Park Bat Cave Area, NC

35.4398, -82.2485

0830-1900, see description

Ride south and up the hill on Chimney Rock Road, approx. 3.0 miles total. The information sign is at 35.4328, -82.2503.

Chimney Rock is a 315-foot tall granite monolith and the centerpiece of this state park.

NOTE: The ticket plaza closes at 5:30PM, although the park remains open until 7pm. Tickets are required to enter the park, available either online or on site. If you arrive after 5:30pm, you will not be able to enter the park to claim this bonus . If you are in the park after 5:30pm it is acceptable to take the photo any time up to 7pm when the park closes.

Take a photo of the landscape information sign at the top of Chimney Rock.

CREEDE

Homestake Mine Rail Engine W Willow Creek Rd Creede, CO

37.8480, -106.9256

24 hours

W Willow Creek Road, approx 0.7 mile north of 7th St (CO-149). The museum is at 37.8574, -106.9280.

The Creede Underground Mining Museum is, believe it or not, underground. It was blasted into the cliff face starting in 1990. Outside you will find a yellow mine steam train engine with "Homestake Mine" marked on it.

Take a photo of the yellow Homestake Mine/Bulldog Mtn mine engine.


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CROCK

Castle Rock North of Gove Country Road K, approx 20 miles south and east of Quinter, KS Gove County, KS

38.8423, -100.1701

Daylight

North on Gove 80 from waypoint for 1.5 miles to Castle Rock. Location of Castle Rock: 38.8613, -100.1696

Castle Rock is a large limestone pillar in Kansas' Smoky Hills region. It was used as a landmark on the Overland Trail stagecoach route. ATTENTION: Reaching Castle Rock will involve riding many miles of unimproved gravel and dirt road.

Take a photo of Castle Rock with your motorcycle in the photo.

CRYST

Crystal Lake Cave - The Chapel Crystal Lake Cave Rd Dubuque Area, IA

42.4338, -90.6205

0900-1700

From waypoint, proceed into the Crystal Lake Cave building to take the underground tour.

Delve underground into Crystal Lake Cave. This is a 45-minute walk with tours starting every 15 minutes. The last tour starts at 5pm. If you are on that last tour, it is acceptable to claim this bonus after 5pm.

Take a photo of the Chapel Formation.

CULV

Culver Lighthouse Culver and Union Township Park Culver, IN

41.2190, -86.4170

Daylight

Walk southeast from the parking lot to the lighthouse on the lake shore.

This light, constructed in 2005, guides ship traffic around the dangerous shoals of Lake Maxinkuckee.

Take a photo of the Culver Lighthouse at Culver and Union Township Park


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DAUP

Fort Gaines Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL

30.2542, -88.1124

0900-1700

Ride 2.4 miles east on Bienville Blvd to the parking area for Fort Gaines. Walk inside Fort Gaines. The anchor is located at 30.2484, -88.0755.

In the middle of Fort Gaines lies the anchor from the U.S.S. Hartford, from which Admiral Farragut famously ordered "Damn the torpedoes!" during the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.

Take a photo of the anchor from the U.S.S. Hartford with the information sign behind it.

DELI

Delicate Arch Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trail Arches NP, UT

38.7340, -109.5013

Daylight

From the waypoint, hike the trail past the Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint to the Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint. The Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint is at 38.7376, -109.5009.

Take the short hike up the hill from the end of Delicate Arch Rd to the Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint.

Take a photo of Delicate Arch from the Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint with the "Viewpoint Trail End" sign in the picture.

DUNES

Lake McConaughy Lighthouse Meadow Ln Ogallala Area, NE

41.2294, -101.8449

Daylight

From the waypoint, follow Meadow Ln east 0.6 mile to the lighthouse. Note: Meadow Lane is unpaved. Lighthouse coordinates 41.2335, -101.8370

A lighthouse in western Nebraska? Overlooking Lake McConaughy north of Ogallala is a 35-ft tall stone lighthouse, sometimes referred to as The Dunes Light.

Take a photo of Lake McConaughy Lighthouse.


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ELKR

Elk River General Store 201 Main St Elk River, ID

46.8575, -116.3963

Daylight

Elk River is approximately 17 miles east of Bovill, ID on ID-8. The Elk River Lodge is on S. 1st St between Main St and Mill St. Be aware that not all streets in Elk River are paved. The lodge is at 46.7826, -116.1790.

Huckleberry pie at the Elk River General Store is a great excuse for locals to ride the roads here for a lunch meetup.

Take a photo of the Elk River Lodge & General Store with your motorcycle in the picture.

FAITH

Old Faithful US-20 at Old Faithful Lodge Yellowstone NP, WY

44.4576, -110.8270

24 hours

Old Faithful is in west-central Yellowstone Park at the Old Faithful Lodge. From the waypoint (parking lot), walk north to Old Faithful Geyser.

Old Faithful has erupted every 44 to 125 minutes since 2000.

Take a photo of Old Faithful erupting.

FLAM

Flamingo Visitor Center 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy Flamingo, FL

25.1428, -80.9232

24 hours

From the waypoint, walk northeast across the parking lot to the Marina Store. Location of Marina Store: 25.1429, -80.9229

Flamingo is at the southern end of the only road through Everglades National Park. The area offers some of the best dark skies stargazing in the Eastern US.

Note: Do not count on the availability of gasoline in Flamingo.

Take a photo of the Marina Store with your motorcycle in the picture.


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FONT

Fontana Dam NC-28 at Fontana Dam Basin Tapoco Area, TN

35.4483, -83.8160

1600, June 17, 2019

From the waypoint on NC-28, ride 0.9 miles along the north side of the river to the parking area at the base of the dam.

We could not let you start this rally without encouraging you to ride some great roads in the area.

Have your photo taken as part of a group by IBR staff at the Fontana Dam Basin parking area below Fontana Dam. You must check in with IBR staff prior to 1600.

FORTMTN

Fort Mountain Watchtower Old Fort Rd Chatsworth Area, GA

34.7661, -84.7696

0700-Dusk

From Chatsworth, GA, take GA-52 7.3 miles east to Fort Mt Park Road. Travel west on Fort Mt Park road for 0.6 mile then continue straight for 1.6 miles on Old Fort Rd to the trailhead parking lot. This will require a roughly 15 minute walk from the parking area. The CCC fire lookout tower is at 34.7829, -84.7091.

Fort Mountain gets its name from the remnants of a stone formation around part of the peak.

Take a photo of the restored CCC fire lookout tower on Fort Mountain.

FWF

Falling Water Falls Upper Falling Water Rd Ben Hur Area, AR

35.7073, -92.9619

Daylight

From the waypoint, ride north 1.2 miles on Upper Falling Water Rd to Falling Water Falls. The falls are at 35.7219, -92.9494.

We hope you enjoy the view of this beautiful little waterfall as much as you enjoyed the roads getting here.

Take a photo of Falling Water Falls.


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GNITE

Granite Town Arch W Center St Granite, OR

44.8090, -118.4235

Daylight

Proceed east 250 feet on W Center St to the arch.

Granite, Oregon was originally named Independence as July 4, 1862 was when a miner first struck gold here.

Take a photo of the arch that reads "Granite" across the top at the entry to the town.

HURR

Hurricane Ridge Cirque Rim Trail, Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center Port Angeles Area, WA

47.9695, -123.4982

Daylight

From the Visitor Center, hike north across the meadow to the "International Views" sign. The sign is at 47.9710, -123.4981.

After enjoying the ride and scenery up to Hurricane Ridge, we would like you to park your bike. Turn your back to the stunning Olympic mountain vista and walk north up the meadow. Reach the top of the trail to an observation area that overlooks the Straits of Juan de Fuca.

Take a photo of the "International Views" information sign with the Straights of Juan de Fuca in the background.

INGAP

Indian Grave Gap Trailhead Rich Mountain Rd Great Smoky Mtns NP, TN

35.6082, -83.8260

Daylight

From Cades Cove Loop Road, proceed north on Rich Mountain Road approximately 2.8 miles to the Indian Grave Gap Trail marker. The marker is at 35.6233, -83.8158.

An unpaved single-lane road one-way from south to north, ride Rich Mountain Road from Cades Cove north toward Townsend, TN. Cades Cove Scenic Loop, which you are required to ride to get to the south end of Rich Mountain Road, closes at dusk.

Take a photo of the Indian Grave Gap Trail marker on Rich Mountain Road.


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LACEF

Lace Falls Cedar Creek Trail Natural Bridge, VA

37.6288, -79.5435

0800-2000

Take the short, 1 mile hike up Cedar Creek to the end of the trail at the observation area for Lace Falls. The trail starts at Natural Bridge Entrance and Gift Shop. There is an $8 park fee for this hike, paid at the Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center

Natural Bridge is a 215-foot tall limestone archway carved by Cedar Creek. Enjoy the views and forest trail as you take the hike through Natural Bridge and up the creek to Lace Falls.

Take a photo looking up the creek to Lace Falls from the observation area with your flag on the stone wall and get a time-dated entry receipt for Natural Bridge State Park.

LNHWY

Lincoln Highway Association 136 N Elm St Franklin Grove, IL

41.8447, -89.2995

24 hours

From the intersection of IL-38 and N Elm St, ride south on N Elm St 0.2 miles to the Lincoln Highway National Headquarters on the east side of the road.

In 1913, the Lincoln Highway Association was established to create America's first trans-continental roadway and reestablished in 1992 to preserve the road for future generations.

Take a photo of the Lincoln Highway National Headquarters building with your motorcycle in the picture.


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MAQUO

Maquoketa Caves Natural Bridge IA-428 west of Caves Rd Maquoketa Area, IA

42.1191, -90.7732

Daylight

Reference on-site maps at the park for local walking navigation.

Maquoketa Caves State Park is in the Driftless Area of Iowa. This region escaped glaciation in the last ice age, while regions to the east and west did not.

This bonus requires two photos. Take a photo of stairs into cave looking back up from the bottom of the stairway. Take a second photo at Natural Bridge, looking back to cave entrance.

MARKS

St. Marks Lighthouse End of Lighthouse Rd St. Marks Area, FL

30.1988, -84.1751

0600-2100

From the intersection of US-98 and Lighthouse Rd (CR-59), travel south on Lighthouse road 10.2 miles to the St. Marks Light.

The St. Marks Light is the second oldest lighthouse in Florida, behind Cape Florida near Miami. It was constructed between 1829 and 1831.

Take a photo of the monument St. Marks Lighthouse plaque at the base of the lighthouse.

MILNER

Milner Pass US-34 at Milner Pass Grand Lake Area, CO

40.4413, -105.7554

24 hours

From the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park, travel west on US-34 for 4.3 miles to the parking area at the south end of Poudre Lake. The continental divide sign is along the sidewalk adjacent the parking area. Sign coordinates: 40.4201, -105.8116.

Milner Pass sits atop the continental divide at 10,759' elevation in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Take a photo of the Milner Pass sign.


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MITCH

Mt. Mitchell Mt. Mitchell State Park South Toe Asheville Area, NC

35.7665, -82.2652

0700-Dusk

From the parking area near the summit, make your way to the observation platform at the top. The photo location is at 35.7650, -82.2651.

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.

Take a photo of the North Carolina state outline with compass directions atop the Mt. Mitchell observation platform.

MONTK

Montauk Lighthouse Lighthouse Road Montauk, NY

41.0719, -71.8591

Daylight

From the parking area, walk east toward the lighthouse to find the "Montauk Point Lighthouse" sign.

Montauk Light was the first lighthouse in New York State and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the US.

Take a photo of the "Montauk Point Lighthouse - Commissioned by President George Washington" sign with the Montauk Lighthouse in the background.

MORES

Mores Creek Summit ID-21 at Mores Creek Summit Idaho City Area, ID

43.8255, -115.8333

24 hours

From the town of Idaho City, travel northeast on ID-21 for 13.4 miles to Mores Creek Summit. The pass sign is at 43.9323, -115.6676.

ID-21 from Stanley to Boise is one of the best motorcycle roads in Idaho, and that's saying something.

Take a photo of the "Mores Creek Summit - EL 6,118 FT" sign with your motorcycle in the photo.


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MORGAN

Fort Morgan Fort Morgan Road Gulf Shores Area, AL

30.2646, -87.6885

0800-1700

Drive 20.7 miles west on AL-180 to the Fort Morgan parking area. Park and walk inside Fort Morgan. The photo location is at 30.2280, -88.0230.

Fort Morgan was built between 1819 and 1833. It played a significant role during the Civil War's Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.

Take a photo of the Battery Duportail sign from inside the fort grounds.

MRAIN

Mt. Rainier Sunrise Park Rd Mt Rainier NP, WA

46.9157, -121.5361

Daylight

From the intersection of WA-410 and Sunrise Park Road, travel westerly on Sunrise Park road 15.5 miles to the Sunrise Visitor Center. The visitor center building is at the west end of the parking lot.

Mt. Rainier is considered one of the 16 most dangerous volcanos in the world. This is due to its proximity to the greater Seattle area, its volume of glacial ice, and the nature of volcanic lahars that are typical of eruptions in the Pacific northwest.

Don't let that happy news deter you from ascending the east side of the mountain to the Sunrise Visitor Center.

Take a photo of the Sunrise Visitor Center with your motorcycle in the picture.


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MROCK

Monument Rocks Gove County Road 16, approx 27.5 mi south of Oakley, KS Gove County, KS

38.7954, -100.7643

Daylight

Monument Rocks are on Gove 16 a few miles due east of Elkader, KS as the crow flies. The waypoint provided at 38.7954, -100.7643 is at the photo location.

Monument Rocks, together with Castle Rock 31 miles to the east, are jointly named as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. ATTENTION: Reaching Monument Rocks will involve riding several miles of unimproved gravel and dirt road.

Take a photo of the rock section with the arch from the specified GPS coordinates as shown in the photo at right. Your motorcycle must be in the photograph.

MTEVN

Crest House CO-5 at Mt. Evans summit Idaho Springs Area, CO

39.6567, -105.5963

Daylight

From the intersection of CO-103 and CO-5, travel south on CO-5 for 14.5 miles to the summit. The Crest House is at 39.5876, -105.6419.

The Mount Evans Scenic Byway is the highest paved road in North America, reaching a final elevation of 14,130'. At the summit you will find the ruins of the Crest House restaurant, which was lost due to fire in 1979 and not rebuilt.

Take a photo of the Crest House ruins with your motorcycle in the picture.


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MUSHR

Mushroom Rocks State Park South of Ave K Ellsworth Area, KS

38.7259, -98.0306

Daylight

From the waypoint on Avenue K, walk south 420 feet to the rock. The rock is at 38.7248, -98.0307.

These mushroom-shaped rocks are examples of hoodoos, formed through nonuniform erosion. Note that roads approaching the park are not paved.

Take a photo of the mushroom rock south of Avenue K at Mushroom Rock State Park. This will require a short walk from the parking area.

OCRA

Ocracoke Lighthouse 360 Lighthouse Rd Ocracoke, NC

35.1160, -75.9869

Daylight

From the Ocracoke South ferry terminal, travel on NC-12 0.6 miles through town to Lighthouse road. Turn right (southwest) on Lighthouse road and proceed 0.3 miles to the lighthouse grounds.

Ocracoke Light is the oldest operating light station in North Carolina.

Take a photo of the Ocracoke Lighthouse from the lighthouse grounds.

OGDEN

Wyman Signpost - Ogden, IA 513 W Walnut St Ogden, IA

42.0391, -94.0280

24 hours

From the intersection of 1st St and Lincoln Hwy (Walnut St), travel west on Lincoln Hwy 0.3 miles to the Ogden City Hall on the north side of the road. The marker is at 42.0392, -94.0339.

George Wyman stopped here in 1903 overnight to fix the "final drive" rear axle at a local blacksmith shop across from the current City Hall. The memorial plaque and Wyman Waypoint sign outside City Hall were dedicated by Team Strange in memory of Eddie James.

Take a photo of the Wyman Signpost with the Ogden City Hall in the background.


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OWYHE

Indian Creek Campground Fisherman Rd Owyhee Area, OR

43.6432, -117.2420

Daylight

From the Owyhee dam, continue 4.4 miles south on the east side of Owyhee Lake to the Indian Creek Campground. The campground sign is at 43.6095, -117.2569.

Take a ride up the Owyhee river beyond the dam to Indian Creek Campground.

Note: Owyhee Lake Road is paved from the north along the length of the river canyon to the campground. There are numerous "shortcuts" over the hills from the farmlands to the east that are unpaved and may require high-clearance 4WD even in good weather.

Take a photo of the "Welcome to Indian Creek Campground" sign.

PALI

Wyman Signpost - Carlin, NV Palisade Ranch Rd, 1.7 miles west of NV-278 Carlin Area, NV

40.6100, -116.2001

Daylight

The Wyman Signpost is on Palisade Ranch Road 1.5 miles west of NV-278 approximately 12 miles south of Carlin, NV. The given GPS coordinates are at the sign. Palisade Ranch Rd is unpaved.

George Wyman stopped here for lunch on May 24, 1903 on the first ever transcontinental motorcycle ride. He rode out of the nearby railroad tunnel to reach this spot.

Take a photo of the George A. Wyman Waypoint sign with the large palisade formation in the background.


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PATCH

Max Patch Max Patch Rd Del Rio Area, TN

35.7965, -82.9628

Daylight

Max Patch is south of Del Rio on TN-107/ Round Mountain Rd. The road name changes to Max Patch Rd after crossing into North Carolina. The waypoint location is the photo location.

After the ride you had getting up near the top of Max Patch Mountain, we'll be nice and not require you to hike the remaining distance to the top. Note: The roads leading to Max Patch are narrow, twisty, and unpaved.

Take a photo of the "Max Patch Pisgah National Forest" sign at the trailhead parking lot.

PITT

Duquesne Incline 1197 W Carson St Pittsburgh, PA

40.4233, -80.1058

Daylight M-Sat, 0530-dusk Sun, 0700-dusk

Follow I-376 E for 3.5 miles. Take exit 67 for PA-121 N (Greentree Rd), turn left (north) then continue straight on Greentree Rd for 1.3 miles. Slight left (north) onto Wabash St and travel 0.4 mile. Turn right (northeast) onto S Main St (Lincoln Hwy) and travel 0.4 mile. Turn right (southeast) on W Carson St (Lincoln Hwy) for 0.5 mile. Turn left (northeast) on W Station Square Dr into parking area for Duquesne Incline. The Incline is at 40.4401, -80.0173.

The Duquesne Incline was opened to the public in 1877 to provide easier transit between the river valley and new homesites above.

Note: The Incline is open M-Sat, 0530-0030 and Sunday 0700-0030 but this bonus may only be claimed in the daylight.

Take a photo of the river confluence from inside the incline car from the middle of the Incline trackway.


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PONCE

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse 4931 S Peninsula Dr Ponce Inlet, FL

29.2219, -81.0058

Daylight

Southeast on FL- A1A S / S Atlantic Ave, 5.4 mi. Continue straight on S Atlantic Ave 5.3 mi. West on Beach St for 0.3 mi. South on S Peninsula Dr for 0.2 mi. Turn left (east) into parking and walk east to the lighthouse.

The Ponce Inlet light is the tallest in Florida and the third tallest in the US.

Take photo of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

POST

Post General Store 28550 SE Paulina Hwy Post, OR

44.3027, -120.8270

24 hours

South on OR-380 approx 24.7 mi. The General Store is at 44.1571, -120.4910.

The community of Post bills itself as the geographic center of the state of Oregon.

Take a photo of the Post General Store & Eatery with your motorcycle in the picture.

PROV

Providence Canyon SP GA-39C, approx. 7.5 miles west of Lumpkin Lumpkin Area, GA

32.0551, -84.8065

0700-2100

Northwest on GA-39C approx 6.2 mi. Turn left to stay on GA-39C W, toward Providence Canyon State Park, for 0.9 mi. Location for photo: 32.0690, -84.9134

Providence Canyon is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. That's an odd finding given that the gullies that make up the canyon were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 19th century. It's neat to look at, anyway.

Take a photo of the warning sign "forest" at the trailhead with the canyon visible in the background through the trees.


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R01 Receipt: Dyersburg, TN 24 hours

Dyersburg is in western, TN, approx 80 miles north of Memphis on US-51.

Obtain a receipt from Dyersburg, TN dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R02

Receipt: Philadelphia, PA 24 hours

Philadelphia is a major city on I-95 in southeastern PA.

Obtain a receipt from Philadelphia, PA, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R03 Receipt: Dayton, OH 24 hours

Dayton is in west central Ohio at the intersection of I-75 and US-35.

Obtain a receipt from Dayton, OH, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R04 Receipt: Rockford, IL 24 hours

Rockford is in northern Illinois near the intersection of I-90 and I-39.

Obtain a receipt from Rockford, IL, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R05 Receipt: Buffalo, WY 24 hours

Buffalo is in north central Wyoming near the intersection of I-90 and I-25.

Obtain a receipt from Buffalo, WY, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R06 Receipt: Helena, MT 24 hours

Helena is in central Montana near the intersection of I-15 and US-12

Obtain a receipt from Helena, MT, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019


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R07 Receipt: Pendleton, OR 24 hours

Pendleton is in north-central Oregon near the intersection of I-84 and US-395.

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R08 Receipt: Las Vegas, NV 24 hours

Las Vegas is a major city in southern Nevada near the intersection of I-15 and US-95

Obtain a receipt from Las Vegas, NV, dated after 1000, 6/17/2019

R09 Receipt: Moab, UT 24 hours

Moab is in east central Utah on US-191, 31 miles south of I-70

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R10 Receipt: Austin, TX 24 hours

Austin is a large city on I-35 between San Antonio and Dallas, TX

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R11 Receipt: Columbia, MO 24 hours

Columbia is in central Missouri at the intersection of I-70 and US-63.

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R12 Receipt: Elko, NV 24 hours

Elko is in north central Nevada near the intersection of I-80 and NV-225.

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RED

Big Red Lighthouse Holland State Park Holland Area, MI

42.8048, -86.0878

0800-dusk

West on Lakewood Blvd for 1.1 mile. Continue on Douglas Ave for 1.6 mi then onto Ottawa Beach Rd for 4.8 mi. Location of information plaque: 42.7735, -86.2109

"Big Red" is claimed to be Michigan's most photographed lighthouse. Don't let them down.

Take a photo of the Holland Harbor Lighthouse from the Holland State Park side (north) of the canal between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The Holland Harbor Lighthouse information plaque must also be in the photo.

ROCK

Mushroom Rock in Road AL-176 south of AL-35 Fort Payne Area, AL

34.3962, -85.6301

Daylight

Ride 2.1 miles south on AL-176 to the rock at 34.3743, -85.6317.

Sometimes it's just easier to pave around the rock.

Take a photo of the mushroom-shaped rock in the middle of the road.

RUSHM

Mt. Rushmore NM Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center Keystone, SD

43.9222, -103.4427

Daylight

South on US-16A West for approx 3.4 mi. Continue straight onto SD-244 W for 1.9 mi. Turn right (north), pass gift shop to parking area. GPS coordinates of photo location: 43.8771, -103.4561

Mt. Rushmore is an iconic location in a nest of great roads.

Take a photo of Mt. Rushmore from the Grand View Terrace.


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SHAME

Dirty Shame Saloon 26253 Yaak River Rd Yaak, MT

48.4013, -115.5413

24 hours

Northwest on Pipe Creek Rd/MT-567 for 19.7 mi, then continue on NF-68 for 16.3 mi. Left (southwest) onto NF-92/Yaak River Rd 200 ft. The saloon is at 48.8319, -115.7082.

Yaak is in one of the most remote and seldom visited corners of the contiguous 48 states. It would be a Dirty Shame for you to miss it.

Take a photo of the Dirty Shame Saloon with your motorcycle in the picture.

SHRM

Wyman Signpost - Sherman Summit, WY I-80 Rest Area at Sherman Summit Laramie Area, WY

41.1170, -104.8691

24 hours

West on I-80 approx 35 mi, take exit 323. turn right on WY-210 then immediately right onto Happy Jack Rd. for 0.1 mile, then right into rest area. The sign is at: 41.2370, -105.4362

George Wyman stopped here at the highest point on the Lincoln Highway for lunch on June 4, 1903.

Take a photo of the Wyman Memorial Plaque and Waypoint Sign outside the visitor center at the Sherman Summit rest area on I-80.

SROCK

Seneca Rocks Roy Gap Rd Seneca Rocks, WV

38.8327, -79.3742

Daylight

Nothing complex here. Seneca Rocks are in view to the northeast from the waypoint.

Seneca Rocks' sheer rock faces are a popular challenge for climbers.

Take a photo of Seneca Rocks with your motorcycle in the photo.


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TECOMA

Wyman Signpost - Montello, NV Unnamed Road, 7 miles northeast of the center of Montello, NV and then 1.1 miles southeast of NV-233 Montello Area, NV

41.0305, -114.4885

24 hours

Northeast on NV-233 30 miles. At 0.1 miles northeast of mile marker 30, turn sharp right (southeast) onto Tecoma road. Object at intersection in 1.1 miles. Tecoma road is unpaved. Photo location: 41.3196, -114.0804

George Wyman passed through the old Tecoma station in 1903 on his transcontinental ride.

Take a photo of the George A Wyman Waypoint sign at the Tecoma ruins.

THERM

Teepee Fountain Pioneer Rd at Tepee St Thermopolis, WY

43.2357, -108.1105

24 hours

North on US-20 approx 32.9 mile then slight right onto Park St. 0.4 mile then left (north) on Pioneer Rd

Teepee Fountain in Thermopolis looks ancient but it's not. It began forming in 1903 when someone drove an iron pipe into the ground. Remember, call before you dig.

Take a photo of Teepee Fountain with your motorcycle in the picture.


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WHWTR

Whitewater Falls NC-281 Sapphire Area, NC

35.1127, -82.9577

Daylight

Southeast on NC-281 approx 8.5 mi to parking lot turn off 35.0297, -83.0162. Viewing platform at 35.0344, -83.0158.

Just north of the border with South Carolina on NC-281 you will find a drive and parking lot for the Upper Whitewater Falls Trail Access. Park there and stroll to the viewing platform for Upper Whitewater Falls. Follow the paved walkway to the upper overlook. The walkway begins at the end of the parking lot. A lower overlook is located at the bottom of 154 wooden steps.

Take a photo of Upper Whitewater Falls from the observation deck with your flag hanging on the railing.

WHY

Old Truck Fountain 230 S Sonoita Way Why, AZ

32.2655, -112.7397

24 hours

Ride south 0.1 miles on AZ-85 to the Why Not Travel Store.

Why are you doing this to yourself on Leg 1? Well now that you're at the Why Not Travel Store, check out the cool old truck that has been turned into a fountain.

Take a photo of the old truck fountain.

WYMAN

Wyman Retrace

Retrace some of George Wyman's epic 1903 transcontinental motorcycle ride.

Successfully claim the LNHWY, OGDEN, SHRM, TECOMA, and PALI bonuses.

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