Planning Trip on the Cowboy Trail

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Don from Northwest Arkansas on 2/17/2025 10:35:01 PM:

Am working on a plan to travel the Cowboy Trail on my recumbent during May of this year. Would it be possible to leave my automobile in Valentine, pedal my way to Norfolk, and then travel back by road from Norfolk to Valentine?? West to East seems to be the best way, hoping the wind is at my back, yea right. But it seems that no matter what, the wind is always in my face, must be my good luck. Thank You in advance for your comments.

Alex from Lincoln on 2/18/2025 9:45:05 AM:

Hello! Yes it is possible. You have two options, shuttle with North Fork Outfitting (somewhat expensive if solo), or rent a U-Haul truck in Norfolk and drive it back to Valentine (not cheap, but less expensive if solo). U-Haul was about $250 last I checked. May the winds be in your favor!

Chris from Helena, MT on 3/15/2025 3:09:48 PM:

Don, have you settled on dates yet? I’m working on plans to ride the trail in May, west to east. Maybe we could share a shuttle.

Tim from Cedar Rapids Iowa on 3/19/2025 8:20:11 PM:

Hi Chris and Don. I'm looking at dates in late May to ride the trail. Definitely looking to share a shuttle to save on the cost.

Andy F from Vermont on 3/24/2025 8:18:37 AM:

I too am looking at a ride early May '25 and it likely would be Valentine to Norfolk. Makes no difference which end I park at and then shuttle to the other end. Would like to share a shuttle, solo is too expensive. Let me know if interested in sharing and what your expected date is to see if it could work.

SMack from Leadville, Colorado on 3/26/2025 9:57:23 AM:

Is anyone else thinking about doing the trail during the weekend of May 9th? I'd like to share a shuttle. :)

Kurt Kinbachet from Chadron, NE on 3/26/2025 1:38:36 PM:

The Comfort Inn in Valentine is right on the Trailhead. I don't know their policies on this, but you might see if you can park your car there if you stay a night.

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