Globe to Show Low, Az via the Salt River Canyon

Today had two high points. The finish is at 6331 feet asl (1934m) and we crossed the Salt River Canyon which is a scenic high point of the trip. It is like a small version of the Grand Canyon with similar rocks and vegetation.  ( we abandoned a side trip to the GC due to poor weather there.) we descended on a series of switchbacks at a steady 35 mph and came up the other side more sedately!
Rest of day and last 20 miles in particular was a series of ups and downs ending up 2800 higher than we started. There was not a cloud in the sky all day but hottest point was only mid 70s F. 86 miles in 6.5 hours. 629 from Oceanside,Ca.

They named a street in our honor!!

View large to see the route we are about to take down to the bottom of the Salt River Canyon. 

Looking back as we climb back up the other side of the canyon. Keith wasn't hurt in the taking of the picture.