2-11-19 Chiang Mai-Mae Wang-Samoeng Loop Is Now Finally Fully Paved

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Distance 189 km

Off along the 4016 and its been a few years since I last tried todays loop, I was interested to see if it had been paved completely to the 1349 by now

Good views along this road



Plenty of twists too











At Ban Huai Tong I go to the Huai Thong reservoir

As usual it is overflowing at this time of year





Its getting a bit overcast here with a lot lower temperature as I ascend to over 1000 metres





Lovely views again





















The road is now completely paved and makes a good days ride loop from Chiang Mai

Back in Samoeng I ride to the reservoir at the hydropower plant, it was also as good as completely full





Now along the 1269



These traditional English houses were very noticeable out here and I dont remember seeing them before





The owner is there and invites me to look around, its a hotel

I am guessing the chimneys are just for appearances as it would be rather hot inside with all those fireplaces blazing away







I was rather disappointed that there was no plate of Bakewell Tarts on the table

Its certainly in a lovely scenic spot



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

 

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