Yankee Hill Sat. April 22

[Java]

I'm going to head up next SUNDAY THE 23rd morning, leaving denver about 9am and taking the backroads up, should be at the big area by the Boodle Mill / Central City Cemetery by 10:30 or so. If anyone wants to drive up the backway through the parks and gambling towns we can meet up at Crown Hill Cemetery (26th and Kipling) at 9, I know a fun way with some good dirt roads.

I don't want to bash too much or have a winch fest, it's a little early in the season to break stuff, but I'm expecting to make it all the way over, or atleast to the big snowfield without too much drama.

Post up if you're interested!

Nice video from mid Feb., we've only had one big snow since then so I'd expect it to be pretty clear...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvY0lX-DPy0

[Mr6dwg]

Depending on what I'm doing, I might go along with you. I will try to keep you updated.

[Brad]

Rebuilding my rear diff that day. Take pics! :thumb:

[RockyMtRebel]

I might be interested, although I'd be coming from the North on Peak to Peak highway. I don't have a winch so I'd like to go with others just in case. I'm familiar with Central city but haven't done any off roading in the area, I assume the cemetery is in the far west side of town before the Central city parkway???

[Max]

I believe this is the cemetery meeting spot. Paul can confirm. https://goo.gl/maps/cXR8Aj1YUJv

[Java]

That's it, thanks Max. Sunday is looking better weather wise, probably switching...

[Brad]

If I get my diff completed I may join you. Really itching to get out.

[Java]

Awesome!! :thumb: What's wrong with your diff?

[Java]

Changed to Sunday for sure, the 23rd

[JandDGreens]

If it is on Sunday I might be able to go. You should post it on the calendar.

[Brad]

Bearings are humming. Luckily they can go quite a long time with this as I have been driving it for a year this way. It is common.

[Chris]

If it is on Sunday I might be able to go. You should post it on the calendar.

Agreed, I'm hoping to get out myself.

[RockyMtRebel]

Sunday might be harder for me to get there but I will try to make it

[Java]

Looks like this has some life to it, I'll post it up. :thumb: Matt, if you take 119 to Apex Valley rd, then go south on Upper Apex rd it will take you right to the cemeteries, you can't miss them. Both are graded county roads.

[Java]

two years ago

https://vimeo.com/130056186


https://vimeo.com/130056186

[Brian]

I'm definitely interested in joining in. I'm on the fence between driving the Scout the whole way (200+ miles round trip), or trailering to the cemetery meeting spot. On google maps it looks like the meeting spot might actually be trailer friendly with room to unload and go without worrying about leaving the truck/trailer for a while. Is that right? Thanks for any help.

[Chris]

Right, there's plenty of space for a trailer. Go easy on yourself and trailer the Scout.

[Brian]

Right, there's plenty of space for a trailer. Go easy on yourself and trailer the Scout.


It rides like a...well a Scout and I only have a bikini top right now. :D Thanks for the info Chris! :thumb:

[Java]

I got a couple of PMs about the drive up, here's better info if anyone wants to go just show up:

9am at Crown Hill Lake Park / Crown Hill Cemetery

39.7550839,-105.1020813

26th between Wadsworth and Kipling, there is a large parking lot with a restroom and a sign.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crown+Hill+Park/@39.7550839,-105.1020813,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x945c96d68837b204!8m2!3d39.75 50839!4d-105.1020813

[sofamango4x4]

Count me in! The meet up spot is 15 minutes from me. I have a winch in case we need it.

What are we using to keep in contact on the trails? I have 3 regular motorola walkies that I usually use. I have a handheld cobra cb haven't used it though...

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Update: Just saw the trail event. New to the forum clearly :rolleyes:

[Jim]

What are we using to keep in contact on the trails?

CB channel 4 is typical though CB's are NOT required. Rule #1 is each person is responsible for the whereabouts of the person behind. Keep the person behind in your sights or go back to check on them. The same ripples up to the head of the group - nobody gets left behind / stuck. Typically, people hang back for a nature break or to snap some pictures - if they have a CB they'll often call out to not wait up / they'll catch up.

[Chris]

I'm definitely interested in joining in. I'm on the fence between driving the Scout the whole way (200+ miles round trip), or trailering to the cemetery meeting spot. On google maps it looks like the meeting spot might actually be trailer friendly with room to unload and go without worrying about leaving the truck/trailer for a while. Is that right? Thanks for any help.

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?25694-Central-City-Graveyard-Parking-Fenced-Off

[Brian]

Thanks Chris, I just read that. Hmmmmmmm

[Chris]

Didn't want you to show up with a trailer and curse me Brian! :D

[Brian]

Nah! ;) I'll see if I can figure something else out.

[vector07]

we would like to join in if its confirmed its on Sunday, its my wife's birthday weekend and she would love to run with y'all for her first time.
looking forward to meeting you guys.

[JandDGreens]

I was hoping you could make this as it is on Sunday, look on the top banner for planned trails and you can confirm that your going and they have a couple of meeting spots. one is Crown Hill cemetery (9 am.) and the other is a cemetery in the Black Hawk/Central City (10:30 am.) area. He has posted accurate coordinate to both so you can put it in you phone or google maps and do a search.

[Max]

two years ago

https://vimeo.com/130056186


https://vimeo.com/130056186

What month was this? Nevermind, I just saw it flashes on the screen a few seconds in.

I'm in for tomorrow! What ever happened to Glacier Paul?

[sofamango4x4]

CB channel 4 is typical though CB's are NOT required.

Thanks Jim! Hopefully my CB works just fine. I guess that will be my next upgrade :D

[xaza]

Yeah been meaning to fix my CB for over a year now, maybe this summer if I am not too busy with our new toys. Looking forward to getting out. Got truck loaded up and even threw in the chains. Heading up early to do a little playing but will head back down to cemeteries to meet up with everyone.

[JandDGreens]

I wish I had chains for the new tires but I will lay back and follow everyone's tracks. Should be a good time!

[Java]

Looks like a great turnout! :thumb: I looked at the map of the new fencing and it's possible the area we meet at will be fenced off and we'll possibly not be able to park on the road to meet; just past the Boodle Mill (huge lettering saying Boodle Mill on the side) there is a Water Dept building with a small park / lake / restroom next to it with a parking lot. Check there, unless someone has a better idea. There is a reservoir with a parking lot on Upper Apex road that might be a good choice for future meetups there, but IDK if there are any posted restrictions in the lot. Should be interesting...

IMO the fence is due to all of the "long-term camping" going on there, if you look at the map in the link on the first post it closes off all the trails behind the cemeteries as well as the big staging area. There were people living in cars behind the cemeteries last year, I'd guess they've been pooping and littering all over too. The vandalism they're talking about probably has corn in it. I hope they make a nice staging area up there, it would be nice to have it away from the historical stuff. I hope it is positive in the long term.

[JandDGreens]

There is always dropping off into the trial and shuttling our buddies back and forth. from a location nearest that would be legal??

[sofamango4x4]

Excited for today! Is there a gas station near the end of the trail to air up at?

[Max]

Excited for today! Is there a gas station near the end of the trail to air up at?

Possibly this Shell station, but I've never been there. https://goo.gl/maps/mG5U8N2mywm If needed I'm sure someone can hook up their compressor to your tires to help out, myself included.