26-10-19 Chiang Mai-A Fun Loop North Of Mae Tamann

[Captain_Slash]

Distance 151 km

Riding alongside the irrigation canal near its start at the Mae Taeng river

An unknown reservoir just before reaching the 3052

Now heading north of Mae Tamann Elephant Camp



This was on a track to my right, it can be explored some other time

A bit further on in a village

A butterfly collection settled there



Lucky bike, how I wish it was me getting a soapy from those two





Steep hills and lovely scenery, I have never ventured along this road before



I stop in the village ahead then the road becomes unpaved









Along the track these two are busy



It was hard going and I was thinking about turning back but luckily kept going as sometimes the track was easier and smoother





A long way up and this sign was here





Back to the rutted unpleasant track again for a while.
I didnt know what to expect today as Auke's map showed todays ride as a paved track and the OSM didnt.
Whoever gave Auke this track didnt provide the condition and surface of it

Finally I reach a junction and here the track vastly improves despite the OSM tagging it as a path in the woods



At the highest point, no wonder I used 1st gear a lot offroad to reach here

I am not alone up here



Good views from this height

Now an easy ride which is going downhill





Not far from the top and the road becomes paved then I arrive in Ban Pang Lak

Nice to see





Wat Doi Udom Tham according to Google Maps, its not finished yet, at N19.25809 E098.91058



Lovely scenery everywhere now







Pork chops, fries, salad and sweetcorn at Gecko Garden 199 Baht

 

[Captain_Slash]

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[bsacbob]

Nice loop Colin and some good elevation, notice see water levels are already very low in Chiang Mai district too, unless we get some significant rain i fear the farmers will have problems.

 

[Gnasher328]

Ahh, really whetting my appetite with less than a week to go;-)

 

[oldbloke]

It's looking lovely up there, Colin. Seems like you are still getting clear views - I'm afraid I don't get there for a couple of months and the air might be terrible ...