Approaches

From East. Shortly after having crossed into Wyoming, US191 offers the gravel thirsty cyclist an oportunity to turn off direction Flaming Gorge. The map marks this road as CR33 Flaming Gorge Rd, and shortly after taking the offer you discover a sign that says Rock Springs (or Green River) with a larger milage than US191 has to offer. But it's good to know that this road actually goes through.

A climb on a good surface offers increasingly dramatic views of distant snow covered high Uinta ridges as the road quickly reaches a crest. But after resting and enjoying the views, it turns out this is only a way point. After a small decent the road winds around and climbs further. The actual top is an unmarked intersection (as all other intersections). But intuition would lead to suspect that Flaming Gorge Rd goes to Flaming Gorge, and it is clearly visible to the west, below and impressively stark and distant. Turning right here would lead slightly higher and back direction US191.

From West. (described downwards) You see what you get in Wyoming. There is, at least here, little to obstruct the far and windy views. The reservoir shimmers below and the road heads for it.

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