What trails do you want to run?

[Chris]

Since we're getting closer every day to the closer trails opening I thought I'd throw this out to see what everyone's thinking about for runs.

I think the "Stockers w/Lockers," "Ladies Run" & "Fall Color Run" have gone over well in the past w/ great turnout. Any interest this year?

I like Ouray in August but multi-day trips have been hard to put together.

Other specific trails anyone thinking about?

Let's toss some ideas around and get some runs planned!

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[gm4x4lover]

i will do the fall color run again. And some of the trails i would like to run are holy cross, wheeler lake, spring creek, iron chest & grizzly lake, maybe blonca peak.

[Aaron]

We're camping in Ouray from Aug 5th to the 8th. You interested in doing some runs out there that weekend Chris?

[MelloYello]

Caribou Creek is a good easy trail for stockers or fall colors.
Yankee Hill, Kingston pass is also good for stockers.

[Aaron]

I've never done all of Yankee Hill. I need to get my neighbor (Skeeters) out to Barbour Forks and other nice easy trails soon. I really want to do that Ellis Jeep Trail run that I missed out on last year because of the transmission.

We've got a couple of trips to the Poudre Canyon planned this summer so some northern trails are needed.

[KnuckleHead]

Yankee Hill, T33a, anything close...lol... I'm hoping to be able to do the Fall Colors run this year....

[Andrew]

I haven't been able to get to Ouray yet and want to go.

I want to run MSV/Coney Flats again.

I haven't run Kelly Flats yet.

I want to do the Ptarmigan Pass/McAllister Gulch/Lime Creek area again. It's an awesome trip.

Other than that, not sure. There are plenty out there.

I haven't done Jenny Creek.

But definitely Ouray stuff would be nice.

[Chris]

We're camping in Ouray from Aug 5th to the 8th. You interested in doing some runs out there that weekend Chris?

Those dates are good. If this was a quiet family vacation I don't want to change your plans.

[Chris]

Caribou Creek is a good easy trail for stockers or fall colors.
Yankee Hill, Kingston pass is also good for stockers.

We sure need a good easy trail this time. Last year didn't live up to it's name very well. Those all sound good to me.

[Aaron]

Those dates are good. If this was a quiet family vacation I don't want to change your plans.

It is but we're planning on bringing the Jeep and doing some easy trails. I doubt the plan is to wheel everyday but we could plan a day or two of alpine bliss :) In other words, you wont be changing plans.

[Jackie]

i will do the fall color run again. And some of the trails i would like to run are holy cross, wheeler lake, spring creek, iron chest & grizzly lake, maybe blonca peak.

Whooo! Those trails sound like too much for me and my Jeep - but have fun with that! (I'd love to watch or ride along in an extreme truck)!!!

Johnny Park , Pierson Park and Pole Hill are all stocker-friendly/newbie-friendly and are fun in groups. I wouldn't mind running them again. (Although I've already run them a few times each). Personally, I like trails that are more scenic and don't involve likely damage, winching, tipping, towing, digging etc. (rated 6 or less on trail damage). But that's just me!

[Air Randy]

i will do the fall color run again. And some of the trails i would like to run are holy cross, wheeler lake, spring creek, iron chest & grizzly lake, maybe blonca peak. I second Nick's list, and we need to get everyone out on the trail. Times awastin!

[Chris]

i will do the fall color run again. And some of the trails i would like to run are holy cross, wheeler lake, spring creek, iron chest & grizzly lake, maybe blonca peak.

I'll pass on Holy Cross but Wheeler Lake is a lot of fun and Iron Chest & Grizzly Lake are on my list for this season. I'm also up for local trails as already mentioned.

[Chris]

It is but we're planning on bringing the Jeep and doing some easy trails

IMHO all the Ouray trails are easy except Poughkeepsie. :thunb:

Have you thought of what trails you'll be running?

[Chris]

Doing some checking and it looks like most trails are still snowed in - anyone know what's open now?

[colomil]

I really want to do Blanca Peak. I really like trails with good scenery/awesome views. I like all the runs around Buena Vista.

[Rob]

Looks like Pole Hill opened today (I check BRD and CLD every night when I get home from work). Maybe they fixed the damage done by the gate cutters. Or maybe it's now just part of the character of the trail. It didn't look too bad in the photos.

I want to run the 40 on some trails it hasn't been on yet: Johnny Park/Pierson Park loop; Coney Flats; Red Elephant/Empire Loop/BML; like that.

I'm also up for some trails up north, like Kelly Flats, Storm Mountain and the like.

I might be able to hit up Ouray in early August. Depends on how I work my remaining vacation time.

[Red Rhino]

i would like to run are holy cross, wheeler lake, spring creek, iron chest & grizzly lake, maybe blonca peak.

I would go for any or all of these!!!

Bryan

[Red Rhino]

I will be doing Ouary trails July 2-5. I allready have a camping spot.

Bryan

[Aaron]

IMHO all the Ouray trails are easy except Poughkeepsie. :thunb:

Have you thought of what trails you'll be running?

nope, haven't done any planning except the campground.

[Aaron]

IMHO all the Ouray trails are easy except Poughkeepsie. :thunb:

Have you thought of what trails you'll be running?

nope, haven't done any planning except the campground.

[Aaron]

We've got st Elmo area set up for Labor day weekend. The wife has been wanting to do tin cup for years.

[Chris]

I will be doing Ouary trails July 2-5. I allready have a camping spot.

I'll be watching for a report Bryan, as I mentioned the other day that's a bit early for me.

[cfr]

Way too many on my list. In general, I'm more into the scenic views than the difficulty.

- Pole Hill Road
- Johnny Park Road
- Miller Rock
- Middle St. Vrain & Coney Flats
- West Magnolia
- Moody Hill / Crystal Mountain
- Old Flowers Road
- Kelly Flats
- Tincup / Hancock / Tomichi Passes
- Medano Pass / Hayden Pass & Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Wheeler Lake
- Bill Moore Lake
- Kingston Peak
- Argentine Pass
- Crystal Powerhouse / Lead King Basin / Schofield Pass

If I can run the local stuff, a trip on the passes in Buena Vista, and down the to the Sand Dunes then I think it'll be a good summer.

[AccordRanger]

Would like to make a day of Johnny Person and Pole hill sometime.

[Jackie]

^^I'm IN for that one! LOVE those trails!

[Red Rhino]

I'll be watching for a report Bryan, as I mentioned the other day that's a bit early for me.

Yes it will be a bit early, but Ouray is one the best places in the state to spend the 4th.

Bryan

[southpaws3]

I haven't been able to get to Ouray yet and want to go.

I want to run MSV/Coney Flats again.

I haven't run Kelly Flats yet.

I want to do the Ptarmigan Pass/McAllister Gulch/Lime Creek area again. It's an awesome trip.

Other than that, not sure. There are plenty out there.

I haven't done Jenny Creek.

But definitely Ouray stuff would be nice.

did you say OOOOuray ?!?!?!?! or OOOOOLAy ---sorry i've been talking to Dr.oldunit to much i get confused ....definitely OOOOuray i'm in after the divide trail ...

[Rob]

Add Kingston Peak to my list. Haven't done that one yet. And I'd like to hit Argentine later in the season. The last time we hit snow and couldn't finish the trail.

[southpaws3]

I would go for any or all of these!!!

Bryan

X2 w/red rhino lets go !!!

[Roostercruiser]

i will do anything . Firsy on list trail clean up. Ill wheel everyother weekend

[Pathrat]

Looks like I will be setting up clean up run number 2 the Saturday after Labor Day, so that counts as a run. Yes, I will post up properly in a few weeks.

When things open up, i.e. no snow in the shade, we are going to head up to Moon and Gamble Gulch and see how things lie. Again, I will post later. It was stocker friendly two years ago, and scenic. I will of course post up to see if the trail would fit the bill for a large, unlocked kind of run.

I enjoy a challenge when I am on my mark, but I don't seek out damage opportunities. Scenic is good. I would like to try Augustine at the end of July.

[Rob]

Augustine at the end of July

Augustine? Where's that?

[Pathrat]

Augustine? Where's that?

You know, that Catholic philosopher peak over on the other side of Argentine!

[Rob]

Are you being a wise-acre again? :rolleyes:

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[SubaCool]

I'm up for the scenic ones. We can do just about anything rated up to a 4 on td. I'd like to get on Pierson/Johny Park trails ;)

[1freaky1]

I have not run Kingston Peak yet would like to try it this summer and still have yet to make to the top of Argentine and stairway to heaven.

[MelloYello]

I ran Argentine last year October 3 and the top was still snowed in. Looked like it never melted over the summer. I hope this summer melts more. But this is a good easy trail, at least up to Waldorf Mine. Argentine Pass may be more difficult but I did not make it to the top. This is where my Avatar pic was taken and you can see the snow in the background.

[4wdhunter]

Trails I would like to run/re-run this summer include:

MSV/Coney Flats
Spring Creek
Red Cone
Wheeler Lake
Buena Vista area trails
Holy Cross
Moab fall trip

Thats about all I can think of for now :)

Jeep should be ready in the next week or two and I'm itchin to get out.

[Pathrat]

Rob, when I wrote my reply, the banner at the top right of the page in front of my name said "shouldn't you be in bed by now?" and yes, I probably should have been. ;)

[Jackie]

Mine is asking me "What's for dinner".:lmao:

[Rob]

Rob, when I wrote my reply, the banner at the top right of the page in front of my name said "shouldn't you be in bed by now?" and yes, I probably should have been. ;)


Mine is asking me "What's for dinner".:lmao:

Look, Chris, someone else finally noticed. :D

Mine says things like: "You're looking particularly lovely today, Rob" and "Did you forget to shave this morning, Rob?"

Well, maybe not, but they should. :D

[Jackie]

"Good evening" bach atcha!

[Chris]

Look, Chris, someone else finally noticed. :D

Mine says things like: "You're looking particularly lovely today, Rob" and "Did you forget to shave this morning, Rob?"

Well, maybe not, but they should. :D

:lmao: And I thought nobody would notice.

I understand these change over time too. ;)

[SubaCool]

I'd like to try some trails around Buena Vista.

[Pathrat]

:lmao: And I thought nobody would notice.

I understand these change over time too. ;)

I love the little notes! I noticed it when I got back from vacation and was pleased to see they were back.

[scout man]

:lmao: And I thought nobody would notice.

I understand these change over time too. ;)

I noticed Chris, but I figured you would make fun of me if I was the first to point it out

[Chris]

I would have Steve! :D

[scout man]

of course, I also noticed the "trail run" button at the top of the page is labelled "text" instead.

[Volcom]

Patriot
Liberty
BV Carnage
Holy Cross
Blanca / Medano Pass
Chinamans
Maybe Eagle Rock

[Chris]

of course, I also noticed the "trail run" button at the top of the page is labelled "text" instead.

Fixed it, thanks Steve. :redface:

[Fordguy77]

:lmao: And I thought nobody would notice.

I understand these change over time too. ;)

I noticed but i thought i missed a post about how you updated it or something so i just went about it as normal.

[Fordguy77]

:lmao: And I thought nobody would notice.

I understand these change over time too. ;)

I noticed but i thought i missed a post about how you updated it or something so i just went about it as normal.

[Fordguy77]

I just want to get out and do just about any trails the FJ60 can do without major risks to body damage, also trails with good scenery.

[scout man]

Fixed it, thanks Steve.

On the note of forum changes chris, you must know something I dont!

Where are my kids? And who says they are mine?? :erm:

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[Chris]

:lmao: The computer knows all Steve. You may want to be careful opening your door to strangers.

[scout man]

I new there was I reason I am hiding in Utah right now!

[Chris]

Which number wife's house you at?

[Jackie]

:lmao:

[scout man]

shhhhhhhhhhh. dont give me away chris!!

[AccordRanger]

Want to do Bill Moore, Caribou Creek, Saxon Pennsylvania gulch.

Gordon Gulch, Peewink Mountain new on trail damage:thunb:

[Chris]

Wow, great response so there are lots of choices. :thunb:

We're already in to July and the calendar is pretty empty. Don't wait for someone else, choose a trail, date, meeting place, directions and CB channel and post it up.

Planned Trail Runs (http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?14-Planned-Trail-Runs)

[Funrover]

Well there are many I want to do. Iron Chest is going t be my goal for this summer

[AccordRanger]

Gonna try to get one up this month but with the way scheduling at work is who knows.

[gm4x4lover]

Well there are many I want to do. Iron Chest is going t be my goal for this summer

Pic a date and lets go!

[Chris]

Iron Chest is on my list too, when are we going to do it?