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Questions about my upcoming 60-70 days roadtrip the USA west?

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Hey, adventurer! You're gearing up for an epic 60-70 day road trip through the stunning landscapes of the West, starting with a five-day stay in Yosemite. With a $6k budget and a flexible itinerary, you're ready to embrace the thrill of the open road. As you plan, consider adding vibrant cities like Boise, Portland, and Denver to your list. Don't let fear of bears hold you back in the Wind River Range—consider day hikes instead! Let’s dive into your questions and make this journey unforgettable!
Questions about my upcoming 60-70 days roadtrip the USA west?
Questions about my upcoming 60-70 days roadtrip the USA west?

I am embarking on my first roadtrip in the west. I will be heading out to Yosemite this weekend with campsite booked. I am 24 year old guy who likes hiking. I am based in San Francisco. I am driving in a household car corolla.

  1. Yosemite -5 days
  2. Sequoia + kings canon - 2 days
  3. Zion- 2 days
  4. Great Basin- 2 days
  5. Bryce Canyon- 2 days
  6. Capitol reef -2 days
  7. Canyon-lands- 2 days
  8. Arches- 2 days
  9. Moab, UT-2 days
  10. SW Colorado(monument, BC, Ouray+silverton, Telluride, MV)- 8 days
  11. Wind river mountain range- 5 days
  12. Grand Teton- 2 days
  13. Yellowstone - 4 days
  14. Glacier- 4 days
  15. North cascades - 2 days
  16. Olympic - 4 days
  17. Mount Rainer - 2 days
  18. Redwood national and state park - 2

Total- 52 days + 4 days worth of travel.
- 4500 miles
- $6k budget

Questions:

  1. If necessary, I can still add more 10-15 extra days. Any major gaps or must add regions I am missing? Cities(Boise, Portland, Vegas, Denver) worth visiting? I cross Death Valley on way to Zion but is it late now for DV camping? And Is sawtooth worth extra milage?
  2. I am honestly so scared about backpacking 5 days in wind river range due to bears. I don’t want to put myself in high risk since I am solo beginner. At the same time, i want to explore this amazing place. Should i skip it totally? I don’t think i can sleep at night out there camping.
  3. I am going with $6k budget. So I am going to cheap out lodging. Sleeping in car, camp and motels. The only camp reservation I have right now is Yosemite. Any advice on managing lodging, food, and budget allocation?

I’m very flexible. open to cutting or extending stops if it improves the overall experience.
Thank you 🙏

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