{"id":2900,"date":"2023-09-23T17:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T22:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mvermeulen.org\/gone2look4america\/?p=2900"},"modified":"2023-09-24T16:32:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T21:32:30","slug":"malta-across-to-idaho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mvermeulen.org\/gone2look4america\/2023\/09\/23\/malta-across-to-idaho\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta, across to Idaho"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 25 mile mark was both the top of the hill and the Idaho border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snow on Black Pine Mountain. A dusting from the last storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I descended towards Malta, I came past irrigated fields again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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