Rock Creek - when there's enough snow

[Jim]

Rock Creek is on the list for Rob and I since last winter. I have never been to the top (and wish to get there) and Rob's the same - but he wishes to give the next try when there's ??4-6"?? of snow on the ground.

While snow is season starting, I'd expect a few weeks to pass before that area has 4-6 inches.

If this is something you'd be interested in, pipe up, as the snow will get to a point for us to pick a date.

Edit: info links...

Trail Damage
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=244

Colorado Ski History
http://www.coloradoskihistory.com/lost/rockcreek.html

[ExplorerTom]

Out of curiosity, why does snow make this trail better? Or do you just want some snow on it, but not too much, to add a little something extra to it?

[Rick]

sounds fun

[Tom]

Rock Creek is on the list for Rob and I since last winter. I have never been to the top (and wish to get there) and Rob's the same - but he wishes to give the next try when there's ??4-6"?? of snow on the ground.

While snow is season starting, I'd expect a few weeks to pass before that area has 4-6 inches.

If this is something you'd be interested in, pipe up, as the snow will get to a point for us to pick a date.Don't you want to wait until the snow drifts in and has several freeze thaw cycle so its like ice like last spring? :lmao:

[otisdog]

Don't you want to wait until the snow drifts in and has several freeze thaw cycle so its like ice like last spring? :lmao:

Jim wants to get using that new winch.

The Other Jim

[Jim]

Don't you want to wait until the snow drifts in and has several freeze thaw cycle so its like ice like last spring? :lmao:

Then just toss in a downed tree to make it perfect!

As for winches...

Since I was a kid, when I saw a winch on a vehicle I thought they were cool. It was a different tool you could "do stuff with". Add in mud, snow, physics - a nice mix of mental and physical "what's the best way to solve this problem". So, yes, using one I put into the "fun" category (even thought why it needs to be used might not be classed as fun).

[Colin]

Sounds like fun.

[Jim]

Out of curiosity, why does snow make this trail better? Or do you just want some snow on it, but not too much, to add a little something extra to it?

To answer this directly, no clue. I have been on the trail three times. Two of them in deep snow (mid winter last season) in which not much progress was had. The last was early spring last season with Rob and Tom IIRC (the time with the large, downed tree across the trail that we spent ?hours? manually hacking and sawing and winching to move aside).

Through none of the trips have I been to the top. Rob, IIRC, said the same. It seems he and I have this odd "goal" of getting to the top. Aside from the difficulty encountered with the trail I don't see the trail as a big destination in itself. It's somewhat "just a trail" though it is close to the northern front range and does have some history (old ski hill operation).

Edited post 1 with info web links.

[Chris]

I'd be up for it as long as we don't spend hours sitting in the snow like last attempt.

[Rick]

I'm in if the schedule works out

[Rob]

I don't think we'd want to wait a few weeks. It might already have a few inches of snow.

[Jim]

I don't think we'd want to wait a few weeks. It might already have a few inches of snow.

I was awaiting your comment. What're you thinking - this weekend? I'm hearing that next week could be a warm time (Wx only shows temps through Tues so far).

[Rob]

Yeah, it's supposed to be warm next week, but with some snow predicted for that area on Friday, Nov. 2. This weekend's probably too early for me. How about Saturday, Nov. 3?

[Jim]

Nov 3 can work for me.

How about anyone else?

I'll hold off posting it as a run until we can see a weather prediction for Nov 3.

[Rick]

busy Nov.3rd but the 10th looks good for me as of now, but do as you will for my schedule can change with holidays around the corner

[otisdog]

I may be able to go if I get my dog problems worked out

[trailfiend]

I could be in, dislocated shoulder means nothin' but hiking and wheeling for me for a bit.

[Colin]

Spring Creek had 3-4 inches today and was REALLY FUN!!!! Cant wait for this run!

[Rick]

busy Nov.3rd but the 10th looks good for me as of now, but do as you will for my schedule can change with holidays around the corner Nov 10th is opening weekend for Pheasant. Will be gone that weekend.

[Jim]

This week is flowing quickly. Nov 3 is fair game - though I wonder if there'll be snow. Push it back a week and see if things cool down or set it for Nov 3? (my schedule might be different for Nov 16/17/18)

[Rob]

My vote's for this Saturday, the 3rd. I'll be out of town the following weekend.

[Jim]

It's on the calendar for Nov 3 in Lyons (new meeting spot):

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2012-11-3&e=527&c=1

[Tom]

It's on the calendar for Nov 3 in Lyons (new meeting spot):

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2012-11-3&e=527&c=1
There is also an RTD park and ride in Lyons and it's really empty on weekends.
http://www.rtd-denver.com/parknride/pnR_Vicinity_Maps/Lyons.pdf

[Jim]

Hmmm - hadn't thought of that. I know exactly where it's at as Chris & his wife towed my jeep to the street by that lot.