I have 46 miles today to get to White Bird, ID. and this is a hard section with steep climbs over two passes.
The first climb up Lambs Grade Road has some 18% grades with an average of 14° and no shade. I soon realized that I forgot to refill my water bottles. Near the top there is a new house being built and was able to get water.
Now I’m in the plateau riding to Gangeville. I get food and drinks before climbing over the next ridge on Old White Bird Road.
My descent into the valley is on Old Route 95, a narrow switchback steep road to White Bird where Nancy has booked a campground on the Salmon River.
Two eastbound touring cyclists have also arrived to camp the night.
