Today is the second day of three crossing from Utah to the Snake River Valley. This is a remote area without much population but I found a spot in Malta that is a good stopping point.

It was cold last night. Not quite freezing but I was happy the bunkhouse had a portable heater. I waited until an hour after sunrise to depart and it was 38F so colder before then. The campground/bunkhouse was nice. They even had a food truck where I ordered a breakfast (ham, eggs, mini cinnamon roll) before starting out.

After a few miles I crossed the second Snowville exit on I-84 and set off on smaller roads. As with yesterday this was a very lightly traveled road but good condition and nice to ride. There was a gradual 900ft rise over 15 miles to the UT/ID border and then a gradual drop again. Clear and sunny skies and it warmed up.

There is actually a gas station in Malta. It and the convenience store are closed on Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. So the sign seems about right for reliable services.

This first area had some irrigated fields and also this large hay operation. This is normally a very dry area but you can still see a puddle from the last two days.

The 25 mile mark was both the top of the hill and the Idaho border.

Snow on Black Pine Mountain. A dusting from the last storm.

As I descended towards Malta, I came past irrigated fields again.

Population 225 but just enough services to stay. I found an Airbnb trailer. This lets me charge my electronics, fill water and otherwise be ready for a morning departure. Tomorrow is a shorter distance but still nice to have a spot in this small town.