US89 summit: Thistle Jct - Fairview
One look at the profile and it is obvious that this is not
a major mountain pass. However it does meet the criteria
outlined in the introduction for inclusion in these pages.
The summit is marked with a pass symbol on at least one
map, in this case Touraide maps, which used to be
distributed in gas stations. Besides, it is a very nice
bike ride, even if your low gears are worn out. Almost
anywhere you turn off from this road, you encounter a
steeper grade, especially heading up the Wasatch Plateau
from Fairview.
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1.(5080ft,m00) START-END NORTH: site
of Thistle at Thistle Creek
2.(6418ft,m21) TOP
3.(5990ft,m27) START-END SOUTH: Fairview |
 Approaches
From North. The barely discernible grade from
Thistle Jct follows Thistle Creek, located between the mighty
wall of the Wasatch Range to the west and the Wasatch Plateau
on the east. The road has very little traffic, great scenery,
and most importantly - no rumble strips as of yet, May/05.
From South. The approach is described in a downward
direction. The descend ahead is a straight line, pleasantly
deflating the altitude by 500 feet to the appropriately named
town of Fairview( 3rd picture), backed by the Wasatch Plateau.
From there Fairview Canyon climbs up the plateau. But after a
slight uphill this long gentle road descends the San Pete
Valley further through Mount Pleasant and Spring City..
Tours
Dayrides. This profile is part of a scenically
impressive circular ride over the much higher Ut264
summit(u) Scofield - jctUt31. Such a ride, starting near
Thistle Jct, continuing over this summit, heading up Fairview
Canyon to the Ut264
summit(u): Scofield -jctUt31, returning through Scofield
and the western descent of Soldier
Summit measured 107 miles with 6130 feet of climbing over
8.0 hours.
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