from Denver to Farmington, NM - best route? Help !

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Anthony MD, May 30, 2013.

  1. Anthony MD

    Anthony MD Bobtail Member

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    Need advice. What route to take to have less downgrades from Denver, CO to Farmington, NM?. Im 79.500, it is scarry ... the last 5 hours of driving will be at night. I dont mind to have extra miles, just need the safest route. Thanks.
     
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  3. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    Dispatch, or Google maps is a good choice. Choose Truck Routes.
     
  4. Anthony MD

    Anthony MD Bobtail Member

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    I do have it. I see many uphills and downgrades. long 6%, 7% with 25-30 mph curves on a two lane road. And theres many options to get there. Need an advice what routes to take being fully loaded.
     
  5. Luggnut

    Luggnut Light Load Member

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    you can take 285 down to 160 and go west to 550 or you can take I25 south to 160 and go west to 550 but eitherway, you gotta go over wolfcreek pass. The only othe way is to go I70 to Grand Junction and go south but that is way out of the way and then you have Loveland and Vail pass to go over.
     
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  6. Luggnut

    Luggnut Light Load Member

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    personally I generally take I25 so
     
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  7. trevheff

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    just take I-25 and when you come over in to new mexico and you start going down hill you will have a port on you right tho if you are going over pretty late it might not be open good luck and it has been dry so you will be good
     
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  8. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Its not as bad as it looks i did it this winter and chains laws were up the roads where snow packed but not pure ice i was behind a MBN truck most of the way we both had no chains on and night time to boot thank god we made without getting written for no chains,,, LOL

    take 25 to walsenburg co. then to alamosa co. ,,, from alamosa co. to farmington nm.
     
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  9. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    just put your big boy pants on and go. take it slow and easy and you should have no issues.but i agree... take I-25
     
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  10. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    I think this route will take you from 420 mi to 590 miles
     
  11. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    I think this route will take you from 420 mi to 590 miles that is if your talking raton NM.
     
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