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Stage 6 of our journey takes us through some of the western USA’s best sights. From Montana, you’ll head into Wyoming to see Devil’s Tower before touring around the many sights of the Black Hills of South Dakota. You’ll take a trip though the Colorado Rockies, including a visit to the world famous ski resort of Aspen, before heading south into New Mexico and the final stop for this stage in Albuquerque.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 30 Total Distance: 1425 Total Time(125kts): 11 hours 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KBIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KBIL(KBIL) to Lockwood(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.07NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the airport and cross the Yellowstone river, then follow I-94 to the northeast<\/p>\n

Lockwood(POI1) to I-90(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.78NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a couple of miles there will be an interchange with I-90, follow it east<\/p>\n

I-90(POI2) to I-90(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.95NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with I-90 as it heads slightly to the southeast<\/p>\n

I-90(POI3) to I-90(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.02NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along I-90<\/p>\n

I-90(POI4) to I-90(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.12NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway along its curves to the southeast<\/p>\n

I-90(POI5) to 00U(00U)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.43NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will straighten east again as it heads to the town of Hardin, and the airport which sits at the side of the highway before the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 00U<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

00U(00U) to Crow Agency(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.9NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the town and meet back up with the interstate as it turns to the southeast<\/p>\n

Crow Agency(POI6) to Little Bighorn(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.52NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As I-90 turns to the south it will pass through the town of Crow Agency before the large intersection with US highway 212. Turn left and follow US-212 east. Just to the south of the highway is the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument<\/p>\n

Little Bighorn(POI7) to Busby(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.34NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway on its journey east<\/p>\n

Busby(POI8) to Lame Deer(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.6NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway past the town of Busby as it turns to the northeast. It will turn back to the east just before the town of Lame Deer<\/p>\n

Lame Deer(POI9) to 3U4(3U4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.58NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the highway as it cuts its way east through the hills before the small descent into the town of Ashland. The airfield is just to the north of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 3U4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

3U4(3U4) to US-212(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.85NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the highway and follow its journey east<\/p>\n

US-212(POI10) to 00F(00F)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.53NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broadus airport is just before the town on the north side of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 00F<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 69.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

00F(00F) to Willow Creek(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 41.73NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast over the town and back along the highway, which will continue mostly in the same southeasterly direction. After about 40 nautical miles the road will intersect Willow Creek. At this point, turn south<\/p>\n

Willow Creek(POI11) to WY-112(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.3NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying south to the town of Hulett, you will first cross paths with a small reservoir south of the highway, then the winding Little Missouri River and a smaller road, before meeting up with state road 112 which is also heading south towards Hulett<\/p>\n

WY-112(POI12) to WY-112(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.68NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will start winding its way through some hillier country before turning southeast towards Hulett<\/p>\n

WY-112(POI13) to W43(W43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.06NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is just southeast of the town, with a golf course lying in between<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from W43<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

W43(W43) to Devils Tower(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.7NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest from Hulett Airport and you&apos;ll soon see the famous butte of Devils Tower, the USA&apos;s first national monument. Fly to its right side and do a left circuit around it for a great view<\/p>\n

Devils Tower(POI14) to I-90(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.31NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from Devils Tower, over the wooded hills, and eventually meeting interstate 90 as it also makes its way east<\/p>\n

I-90(POI15) to Spearfish(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.63NM Bearing: 84\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east as it heads for the town of Spearfish<\/p>\n

Spearfish(POI16) to KSPF(KSPF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.23NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road turns south to meet the town, you should see the airport to the southeast on the other side of the hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSPF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSPF(KSPF) to Spearfish Canyon(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.77NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading back west from the airport, on the other side of the highway you will see a golf course which sits at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon. Head south into the canyon<\/p>\n

Spearfish Canyon(POI17) to Spearfish Canyon(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.99NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canyon as it winds its way south. Spearfish Creek and US highway 14A will lead the way<\/p>\n

Spearfish Canyon(POI18) to Spearfish Canyon(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.16NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the canyon southwest. At the point where it reaches some lodging and parking areas, turn and follow the road and creek as they turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

Spearfish Canyon(POI19) to Cheyenne Crossing(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.41NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will come to a T-intersection with US highway 85. Turn left and follow it east<\/p>\n

Cheyenne Crossing(POI20) to Rec Springs(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.19NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it twists and climbs its way east<\/p>\n

Rec Springs(POI21) to Whitetail Summit(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.01NM Bearing: 20\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads north past some popular skiing areas<\/p>\n

Whitetail Summit(POI22) to Lead(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.11NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast through the town of Lead and past the large Homesake Gold Mine<\/p>\n

Lead(POI23) to Deadwood(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.03NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will twist its way north through the famous gold rush town of Deadwood. Mt Moriah Cemetery sits on a hill on the eastern side of town, with its most famous residents being Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickock<\/p>\n

Deadwood(POI24) to Sturgis(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.6NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Deadwood, follow the highway east as it winds its way out of the mountains towards the town of Sturgis – revered by motorcyclists from around the world<\/p>\n

Sturgis(POI25) to 49B(49B)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.12NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway heading east out of Sturgis and you will be heading directly for the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 49B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

49B(49B) to I-90(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Sturgis airport until you reach Interstate 90 heading southeast<\/p>\n

I-90(POI26) to Rapid City(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.5NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it leads you to Rapid City. Head to the center of town for a closer look<\/p>\n

Rapid City(POI27) to KRAP(KRAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.53NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east from Rapid City and you&apos;ll soon see the airport a few miles beyond the town&apos;s eastern outskirts. Keep an eye out for B-1B Lancers from nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base a few miles north<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KRAP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KRAP(KRAP) to US-16(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.73NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west from the airport back towards the southern end of Rapid City and you will see US highway 16 heading southwest towards the hills. Follow the highway<\/p>\n

US-16(POI28) to US-16(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.02NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns into a dual carriageway and heads southwest through the hills<\/p>\n

US-16(POI29) to Hill City(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 267\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a few miles heading west you will see the highway pass through the town of Hill City, now heading south. Follow the road south<\/p>\n

Hill City(POI30) to Crazy Horse Memorial(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.06NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway curves around a large group of hills, keep an eye out for the Crazy Horse Memorial and Visitor Center to your left. Make a left turn around the monument and head east over the rocky hills<\/p>\n

Crazy Horse Memorial(POI31) to Black Elk Wilderness Area(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.05NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you cross the rocky, hilly area the land will drop away, turn left and head northeast towards the rocky mountain ahead which is the site of Mount Rushmore<\/p>\n

Black Elk Wilderness Area(POI32) to Mount Rushmore(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.32NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aim for the large visitor center and car park. From here you will have a great view of Mount Rushmore to your left<\/p>\n

Mount Rushmore(POI33) to Keystone(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.31NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the monument, head northwest for a few miles to the town of Keystone<\/p>\n

Keystone(POI34) to Custer State Park(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.35NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing Keystone, turn south and head across the hilly terrain. You should cross paths with US164 after a couple of miles as it heads southeast, then again after a few more miles as it loops around the mountains<\/p>\n

Custer State Park(POI35) to 3V0(3V0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.92NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see the road for the second time, keep an eye out to the left and you should be lined up for the runway of Custer State Park Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 3V0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 66.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

3V0(3V0) to Dry Creek(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.42NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east in the direction of a small lake<\/p>\n

Dry Creek(POI36) to SD-40(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.27NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue heading east from the lake until you cross paths with state road 40. From here turn to the southeast and head for the Badlands National Park<\/p>\n

SD-40(POI37) to Cuny Table(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.11NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of this western section of the badland sits between two grassy plateaus, continue southeast to the large plateau of the other side. Once you&apos;re across the plateau, turn to the south<\/p>\n

Cuny Table(POI38) to Oglala Lake(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.25NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south from the plateau, you&apos;ll cross over more Badlands territory, the White River, then eventually see Oglala Lake, with US18 running along its north edge. Turn left and follow the road southeast<\/p>\n

Oglala Lake(POI39) to US-18(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southeast towards the town of Pine Ridge<\/p>\n

US-18(POI40) to KIEN(KIEN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road turns south to the town, keep heading southeast and you should see the airport just to the south of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KIEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KIEN(KIEN) to White River(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.5NM Bearing: 252\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west back past the town, then turn slightly southwest where you will soon meet the White River. Follow it southwest<\/p>\n

White River(POI41) to Chadron(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.99NM Bearing: 236\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will take you around the northwest side of Chadron and point you to the airport<\/p>\n

Chadron(POI42) to KCDR(KCDR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.77NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport sits a few miles west of the town, next to the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCDR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCDR(KCDR) to Whitney Lake(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.75NM Bearing: 245\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest after takeoff to Whitney Lake, which lies about 10 miles away<\/p>\n

Whitney Lake(POI43) to Crawford(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.78NM Bearing: 211\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn slightly left at the lake and head to the town of Crawford. The highway, railway and river all lead towards the town<\/p>\n

Crawford(POI44) to White River(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.11NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and highway southwest out of Crawford and stay with the river as the road turns away to the west. When the river also starts to turn to the west, head south<\/p>\n

White River(POI45) to Niobrara River(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.52NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south, you will soon see the Noibrara River running east-west, accompanied by a ribbon of irrigated land. Turn and follow the river west<\/p>\n

Niobrara River(POI46) to 11NE(11NE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.1NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river starts turning to the northwest, you should see the large grass strip of Kaan airfield sitting just to the west of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 11NE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 25.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

11NE(11NE) to Sheep Creek(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.27NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south\/southwest after takeoff in the direction of a group of large pivot (circle) crop fields<\/p>\n

Sheep Creek(POI47) to KTOR(KTOR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.25NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue in the same direction and you will see the town of Torrington ahead. The airport lies at the eastern end of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KTOR(KTOR) to US-85(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.92NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow US highway 85, which runs southwest from Torrington<\/p>\n

US-85(POI48) to US-85(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.59NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads south past a group of lakes before curving around Bear Mountain, then continuing its journey south<\/p>\n

US-85(POI49) to US-85(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.17NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns to the southwest in a straight line. The straight section of road is 16 miles long, but once you&apos;re about halfway along (8 miles) turn to the south<\/p>\n

US-85(POI50) to Hillsdale(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.54NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south, you will come to the Union Pacific Railroad running east-west, with a county road running alongside. Turn and follow the railroad west<\/p>\n

Hillsdale(POI51) to WY05(WY05)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.22NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the railway turns away to the left, keep heading west for another mile or so to the airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from WY05<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

WY05(WY05) to Cheyenne(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 239\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the railway line southwest to Cheyenne. Head to the downtown area for a closer look<\/p>\n

Cheyenne(POI52) to I-25(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.35NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing downtown, follow Interstate Hwy 25 as it heads south<\/p>\n

I-25(POI53) to Fort Collins(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.45NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along I-25 as it travels past the now disused Downtown Airport and reaches the outskirts of Fort Collins<\/p>\n

Fort Collins(POI54) to KFNL(KFNL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.73NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the highway to Northern Colorado Regional Airport, which sits between the highway and Boyd Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KFNL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KFNL(KFNL) to I-25(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.68NM Bearing: 161\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to I-25 and follow it south<\/p>\n

I-25(POI55) to E-470 Interchange(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.69NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following I-25 south until it reaches the large stack interchange with E-470 on the northern outskirts of Denver. Turn left and follow E-470 east<\/p>\n

E-470 Interchange(POI56) to KDEN(KDEN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.24NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

E-470 will gradually turn southeast and point you in the direction of Denver International Airport, which is the largest airport by land area in the USA<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KDEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KDEN(KDEN) to Denver(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.51NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff, then turn southwest towards downtown Denver when you see the buildings. Aim for the baseball stadium on the north side of town<\/p>\n

Denver(POI57) to Elitch Gardens(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.72NM Bearing: 221\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest towards the football stadium, passing the basketball arena and water park. You&apos;ll have a great view of downtown to your left<\/p>\n

Elitch Gardens(POI58) to I-25(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.81NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn south just before the football stadium and follow I-25<\/p>\n

I-25(POI59) to I-25(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.17NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it gradually curves around to the east<\/p>\n

I-25(POI60) to Centennial(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.74NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn to the southeast and cut a straight line all the way to Centennial<\/p>\n

Centennial(POI61) to KAPA(KAPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.33NM Bearing: 102\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the road curves back to the south, you should see the airport a mile east off the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KAPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KAPA(KAPA) to Castle Rock(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.32NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Centennial, passing Reuter-Hess Reservoir, and meeting back up with I-25 near the town of Castle Rock<\/p>\n

Castle Rock(POI62) to Hunt Mountain(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.94NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it makes its way south<\/p>\n

Hunt Mountain(POI63) to Monument(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.82NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will wind its way between the hills on the way to the town of Monument<\/p>\n

Monument(POI64) to Austin Bluffs(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.59NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will lead you past the USAF Academy Airfield before turning south to Colorado Springs. When it turns, keep heading straight for the left side of the hilly areas ahead<\/p>\n

Austin Bluffs(POI65) to KCOS(KCOS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.08NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the last group of hills, called Palmer Park, continue southeast to the airport ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KCOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KCOS(KCOS) to Colorado Springs(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.33NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff, in the direction of the tallest mountain ahead, Pikes Peak. You should soon come across the interstate turning from west to north around the city, and where it passes the power station it intersects with another highway heading northwest into the mountains<\/p>\n

Colorado Springs(POI66) to Manitou Springs(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.32NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow US highway 24 northwest into the mountains as you gain altitude<\/p>\n

Manitou Springs(POI67) to Pikes Peak(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.25NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road leaves the town of Manitou Springs and into the wilderness, turn west and climb over the ridge on the northern side of Pikes Peak<\/p>\n

Pikes Peak(POI68) to Mount Pisgah(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.79NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you cross the ridge to the north of Pikes Peak, you should have a great view of the peak and the famous road leading to it – the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. After the land drops away, turn southwest and head for the lone peak of Mount Pisgah ahead<\/p>\n

Mount Pisgah(POI69) to Canon City(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.63NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Mount Pisgah, turn south and head down into the valley towards the town of Canon City<\/p>\n

Canon City(POI70) to 1V6(1V6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.26NM Bearing: 123\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you are over flat land at the south end of the valley, turn to the southeast and head straight for Fremont County Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 1V6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

1V6(1V6) to Arkansas River(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.99NM Bearing: 266\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from the airport, past the town of Canon City, and towards the gorge<\/p>\n

Arkansas River(POI71) to Royal Gorge(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.83NM Bearing: 252\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Arkansas River and railway west into Royal Gorge<\/p>\n

Royal Gorge(POI72) to Royal Gorge(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.26NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the gorge northwest<\/p>\n

Royal Gorge(POI73) to Parkdale Quarry(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.33NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the gorge, passing the Royal Gorge Bridge along the way, before emerging from the gorge near Parkdale<\/p>\n

Parkdale Quarry(POI74) to Arkansas River(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.99NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and railway line southwest into another gorge, this time joined by US highway 50<\/p>\n

Arkansas River(POI75) to Coaldale(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.25NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river as it cuts its way southwest. Eventually the land will open out into a valley where the river, road and rail will all lead the way northwest<\/p>\n

Coaldale(POI76) to Howard(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.03NM Bearing: 313\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river northwest along the valley<\/p>\n

Howard(POI77) to Salida(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.21NM Bearing: 293\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will wind its way through some more mountains before passing the town of Salida<\/p>\n

Salida(POI78) to KANK(KANK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport sits a couple of miles west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KANK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KANK(KANK) to Central Colorado Regl(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.82NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north after takeoff, following the highway. Once you reach Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ), turn west towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Central Colorado Regl(POI79) to Cottonwood Creek(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You should see a road and creek heading towards a valley, which is your entrance into the mountains<\/p>\n

Cottonwood Creek(POI80) to Turner Peak(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.6NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you enter the valley it will split in two, take the right fork and follow the road through the valley, climbing as you go<\/p>\n

Turner Peak(POI81) to Taylor Park Reservoir(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.66NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the valley the road will turn north over a mountain pass, then drop away and lead to the Taylor Park reservoir. Head for the reservoir&apos;s northern end<\/p>\n

Taylor Park Reservoir(POI82) to Taylor River(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.4NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the reservoir, follow the Taylor river and the road northwest<\/p>\n

Taylor River(POI83) to Taylor River(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the road and river as they turn slightly left and then along a crescent shaped valley<\/p>\n

Taylor River(POI84) to Ashcroft Mountain(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 299\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the valley divides and the road takes the left fork, continue northwest and over the higher land ahead to the next valley<\/p>\n

Ashcroft Mountain(POI85) to Castle Creek(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.05NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it heads northwest towards Aspen<\/p>\n

Castle Creek(POI86) to Aspen(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.02NM Bearing: 355\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will turn north and open out to the world famous ski resort town of Aspen<\/p>\n

Aspen(POI87) to KASE(KASE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.14NM Bearing: 313\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport lies just a couple of miles northwest of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KASE(KASE) to Roaring Fork River(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 333\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest after takeoff and follow the Roaring Fork River and the highway into the valley<\/p>\n

Roaring Fork River(POI88) to Roaring Fork River(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.5NM Bearing: 298\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the river valley<\/p>\n

Roaring Fork River(POI89) to Carbondale(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.6NM Bearing: 262\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approaching the town of Carbondale, the highway will turn west and meet state road 133, which heads south through the town and into another valley along with the Crystal River. Turn south and follow them<\/p>\n

Carbondale(POI90) to McClure Pass(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.71NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road and river south through the valley. At the point where the road climbs the McClure Pass and heads west, keep following the valley around to the southeast<\/p>\n

McClure Pass(POI91) to Crystal River(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the Crystal River valley<\/p>\n

Crystal River(POI92) to Hat Mountain(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn to the east and pass the town of Marble, and Beaver Lake behind it. Follow the Crystal River as it heads into the valley ahead, whose entrance is partially hidden by Hat Mountain<\/p>\n

Hat Mountain(POI93) to Crystal River(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.49NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river valley as it turns to the southeast<\/p>\n

Crystal River(POI94) to Crystal(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.25NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn back to the northeast and meet a valley junction at the small town of Crystal. Turn right and follow the valley to the southeast<\/p>\n

Crystal(POI95) to South Fork Crystal River(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.49NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river valley southeast<\/p>\n

South Fork Crystal River(POI96) to Schofield Pass(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.36NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The valley will climb as it heads southeast and will be met by two other valleys coming in from both sides. Continue southeast over the small mountain pass, and into the next valley<\/p>\n

Schofield Pass(POI97) to East River(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.66NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After flying over Emerald Lake just after the mountain pass, you&apos;ll descend into another valley and follow the east river as it heads southeast<\/p>\n

East River(POI98) to Snodgrass Mountain(POI99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.99NM Bearing: 144\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the river, past the peaks of Gothic Mountain and Snodgrass Mountain to your right<\/p>\n

Snodgrass Mountain(POI99) to Crested Butte(POIA0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.78NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Snodgrass Mountain, Crested Butte will be the next mountain on your right, with ski runs covering the mountain and a large ski resort at its base. Turn south over the resort towards the town of Crested Butte<\/p>\n

Crested Butte(POIA0) to 0CO2(0CO2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.22NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning left around the base of the mountain, you should see the airport a couple of miles southeast of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 0CO2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 21.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

0CO2(0CO2) to East River(POIA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.38NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast along the East River, which will be joined by state road 135<\/p>\n

East River(POIA1) to East River(POIA2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.74NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river\/road<\/p>\n

East River(POIA2) to KGUC(KGUC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.95NM Bearing: 199\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river and road will turn to the southwest and into the town of Gunnison, The airport is on the town&apos;s southern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KGUC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KGUC(KGUC) to Cochetopa Creek(POIA3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.7NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast after takeoff. After crossing some forested hills you will meet Cochetopa Creek heading south along with state highway 114. Follow them south<\/p>\n

Cochetopa Creek(POIA3) to Cochetopa Creek(POIA4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the creek and highway south<\/p>\n

Cochetopa Creek(POIA4) to Razor Creek Dome(POIA5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the creek and road southeast<\/p>\n

Razor Creek Dome(POIA5) to Cochetopa Dome(POIA6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.65NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the small canyon&apos;s end, the road will turn more to the east and lead you past the north side of Cochetopa Dome<\/p>\n

Cochetopa Dome(POIA6) to CO-114(POIA7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.06NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road as it heads east across the hills<\/p>\n

CO-114(POIA7) to 04V(04V)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.75NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road exits the hills, it will lead you to Saguache Airport, just before the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 04V<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

04V(04V) to Sangre De Cristo Mountains(POIA8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.17NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east towards the Sangre De Cristo Mountains range<\/p>\n

Sangre De Cristo Mountains(POIA8) to Great Sand Dunes(POIA9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.25NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you near the mountains, turn southeast and fly along their western edge. You&apos;ll soon arrive at the Great Sand Dunes National Park<\/p>\n

Great Sand Dunes(POIA9) to KALS(KALS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.13NM Bearing: 208\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the sand dunes, turn to the southwest and head for the town of Alamosa. The airport is just to the south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KALS(KALS) to Rio Grande(POIAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.53NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast from Alamosa until you reach the Rio Grande river heading south, then follow it<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POIAA) to Ute Mountain(POIAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.64NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Rio Grande as it journeys south, passing the extinct volcano of Ute Mountain<\/p>\n

Ute Mountain(POIAB) to Rio Grande(POIAC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.91NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will continue south, cutting its way through the landscape<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POIAC) to KSKX(KSKX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.5NM Bearing: 145\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for Taos Regional Airport, sitting a couple of miles east of the river<\/p>\n

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Leg 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSKX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 18.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 9 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSKX(KSKX) to Sangre De Cristo Mountains(POIAD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.33NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains<\/p>\n

Sangre De Cristo Mountains(POIAD) to KAXX(KAXX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the other side of the range you will see the long runway of Angel Fire in the middle of the valley<\/p>\n

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Leg 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KAXX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.46 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KAXX(KAXX) to Eagle Nest Lake(POIAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.84NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff towards Eagle Nest Lake<\/p>\n

Eagle Nest Lake(POIAE) to Cimarron River(POIAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.58NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Near the north end of the lake, the Cimarron River and US highway 64 will lead you east through a valley<\/p>\n

Cimarron River(POIAF) to Cimarron(POIAG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.73NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it leads southeast past the town of Cimarron<\/p>\n

Cimarron(POIAG) to Cimarron River(POIAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the town, leave the road and follow the river east<\/p>\n

Cimarron River(POIAH) to Cimarron River(POIAI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.46NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it heads southeast<\/p>\n

Cimarron River(POIAI) to S42(S42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.64NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns towards the town of Springer, head for the airport which lies a couple of miles south of the town, at the side of Interstate 25<\/p>\n

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Leg 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from S42<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

S42(S42) to I-25(POIAJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.88NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff, following I-25<\/p>\n

I-25(POIAJ) to I-25(POIAK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.23NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the interstate as it heads southwest<\/p>\n

I-25(POIAK) to KLVS(KLVS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.83NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just before the town of Las Vegas, the airport will be sitting a couple of miles south of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KLVS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.63 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KLVS(KLVS) to NM-65(POIAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.44NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff, over Storrie Lake and follow State Road 65 and Gallinas Creek into the mountains<\/p>\n

NM-65(POIAL) to Gallinas(POIAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.16NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the road and creek as they turn northwest<\/p>\n

Gallinas(POIAM) to Gallinas Creek(POIAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.42NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The creek and road will turn west and continue to climb<\/p>\n

Gallinas Creek(POIAN) to Santa Fe(POIAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.92NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you have enough altitude, head west across the mountains. Aim for the lower point to cross which should lead you to Santa Fe<\/p>\n

Santa Fe(POIAO) to KSAF(KSAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.69NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once over the mountains, turn southwest and descend over the city. The airport is at its southwestern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSAF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSAF(KSAF) to I-25(POIAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.84NM Bearing: 216\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff and meet up with I-25 heading southwest<\/p>\n

I-25(POIAP) to Bernalillo(POIAQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.58NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along I-25 southwest<\/p>\n

Bernalillo(POIAQ) to KABQ(KABQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.16NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-25 through the city to the airport on the southern side of town, just east of the highway<\/p>\n

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