MSV/Coney - July 8??

[Heather]

Is there any interest in an MSV/Coney Flats run on Saturday, June 10? I have to get this new (to me) Jeep out. EDITED to change to Saturday, July 8. Anyone? Paul? Tom? Bueller?

[Tom]

It is not scheduled to open until June 24th and 25th by Trailridge Runners. Waste of time before the 25th as the gates will be locked.

[Java]

Love that trail, I'm in. :thumb:

edit- never mind, I guess tom and I were posting at the same time. buzzkill.

[Heather]

Well, crap. I even checked all the resources I knew of. Thank you, Tom. Even though you're a buzzkill (ha, grin) I appreciate it! Will re-post or edit. Dangit. I was hoping you'd be in, Paul!!!

[Heather]

@Jim, are you able/willing to edit the thread title from June 10 to July 8?

[Jim]

Yes. Done. The main title is July 8.

Posts made in the thread, prior to this post, will reflect the original title (no big deal).

[Jim]

Interested (it's typically a high interest trail set)

[Heather]

Yes. Done. The main title is July 8.

Posts made in the thread, prior to this post, will reflect the original title (no big deal).

Thank you!

[Heather]

Interested (it's typically a high interest trail set)

Yes, I remember having to split into two groups years ago (at least once with FR4x4). I'm looking forward to it!

[Java]

July 8th sounds great, I just put it in my schedule. :thumb: Thanks for starting this, Heather!

[Jamie]

I am interested!

[TJS86TOY]

Interested as well. May do T33 while there.

[The StRanger]

I'd love to join in. Love that trail...

[Jim]

Yes, I remember having to split into two groups years ago (at least once with FR4x4).

If you remember one exhaust hole obnoxiously loud YJ on that trip - it was me. I believe that was my first trip with Front Range 4x4.

Are you in any of these pix?
www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2011-09-25--trail-msv-coney/

[JGRubicon]

Also interested, I'd love to get up there while the water is a bit higher. I would also be in to run T-33 again.

[JandDGreens]

Interested in going on this run. Will see how things are going when it get's closer.

[Heather]

If you remember one exhaust hole obnoxiously loud YJ on that trip - it was me. I believe that was my first trip with Front Range 4x4.

Are you in any of these pix?
www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2011-09-25--trail-msv-coney/ (http://www.JimWilliamson.net/automobile/2011-09-25--trail-msv-coney/)

Nope, but I was there. I do see Michael (silver 4Runner, has a burgundy JKUR now) and Chase! I'm actually going to visit a former forum member friend with Beefy's wife this weekend. Also in my pix from that day is Brody. Judging from the size, we split that group up. It was a fabulous day, as always.

[Jim]

That's the day.

From the tail end, far right, I'm the seventh forward.

[Heather]

That's the day.

From the tail end, far right, I'm the seventh forward.

Excellent!! I'm sure I authored some long-winded trail report on the day, that's on here somewhere, lol.

[dieseldoc]

I am in.
llove this trail.
and much will have changed from the last time this was run.

[TNTJ05]

I'm hoping to have some trail experience by then, and if so, I'm down to give it a shot :)

[Heather]

Is everyone who's interested in this, available the next day, the 9th? I finally found my notes from helping someone with their shop meet & greets, and it looks like I'm "working" on the 8th, so would love to move this to the 9th.

[Heather]

I'm hoping to have some trail experience by then, and if so, I'm down to give it a shot :)

This trail is PERFECT for a newbie (with a good spotter in some spots)! It's one of the first I ever did (stock TJ with street tires, even), and it's wonderful.

[JGRubicon]

I would imagine the 9th would be fine.

[dieseldoc]

I love this trail. wheeled late november in the snow....it prompted the locking of the rear axle.
weill be warching....but I have a ton to do...my parts pile is huge!

[Java]

The 9th actually works better for me too. :thumb: You should post it!

[Jamie]

I could do the 9th also!

[TNTJ05]

This trail is PERFECT for a newbie (with a good spotter in some spots)! It's one of the first I ever did (stock TJ with street tires, even), and it's wonderful.
Good to know. Thanks for the info!! I AM available the 9th, so the GF and I will be joining in.

[Heather]

Posted here: http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=877&day=2017-7-9 and link to discussion thread in Planned Trail Runs is in the calendar item. Yay! Looking forward to seeing some of you again, and meeting new people!

[Jim]

Heather, I'm using your run for some education for the folks new to the group...

How a trail run progresses is how it is flowing for this run. Someone who is interested in running a trail starts a thread in "Planning". It gets discussed and when there is enough interest for X trail on Y day then someone (typically the person starting the process) creates a new thread in "Planned" and puts it up onto the "Calendar". The often lengthy "Planning" thread dies down. People RSVP a Yes/No/Maybe onto the "Calendar" so that the run organizer knows who to expect at the trailhead (everyone's here - let's go!). Last minute details get listed in the "Planned" thread which is often clean and easy to read.

Planned Thread for this run:
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?25778-MSV-Coney-Sunday-July-9-2017

Calendar Entry for RSVP's:
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=877&day=2017-7-9

[Jamie]

Thank you Jim that helps!

[Jamie]

Heather you had posted this is a good beginners trail. I have watched several videos and am somewhat intimidated. I know most videos are edited for the most exciting parts! Is this trail truly a 7 out of 10?

[FINOCJ]

Heather you had posted this is a good beginners trail. I have watched several videos and am somewhat intimidated. I know most videos are edited for the most exciting parts! Is this trail truly a 7 out of 10?

Hi Jaime - Its been over a year since I ran MSV/Coney, but your jeep should have no problems. The water at the lake crossing will probably still be a on the higher side, but the rock obstacles won't give you any trouble with your clearance. If you are at all worried out on the trail - ask a spotter to help make sure your on a good line. I ran my old cj5 on it with 31s and no lockers or anything. Personally, I don't think it rates as a 7/10 on difficulty unless something something changed significantly last season or maybe if the water crossing is really high. Maybe more like a 5 or 6 - more than Yankee Hill but not by much, and lots more fun.

[Max]

It is much less than a 7.

[The StRanger]

I ran it in a stock Ranger on 33, open open...

[Tom]

I ran it in a stock wrangler sport jk open open n 2012. It requires a bit more clearance than that. No issues with the same rig lifted 2" on numerous runs since.

[Jamie]

I appreciate your insight James, Thanks! I am really looking forward to going, it looks like a lot of fun!

[JGRubicon]

Jamie, you won't have a problem with the obstacles. I took my jeep out there before putting the skids on it. I had a little scraping, but no actual issues.

I really like it back there.

Is there a bypass aroung the lake? I have a friend that might join us, but he'll be riding his dirt bike, and may not want to swim. He was talking about riding ahead and taking pics of everyone.

[Chris]

The motorcycle bypass would be feet on the handle bars! :lmao:

[Jim]

And then he hits that-one-rock in the middle and flops it and the day changes from a wet feet only day to draining an engine for a re-start.

[Heather]

Sorry, been pedaling for two days! My husband will be coming with and is an excellent spotter (famous last words). We have done the trail more than a dozen times in the last few years and he can help anyone who's low slung (including myself at this point) over the few larger obstacles. As for the rating, I've always thought Trail Damage, while my favorite resource, always erred on the side of caution and rounded up the ratings - sometimes a lot more significantly than others. I totally agree with what everyone said above about the trail difficulty, too. Can't wait for this trip!

[Jamie]

I am not familiar with this area at all. If I Google Camp Dick will that get me to the trailhead?

[Tom]

I am not familiar with this area at all. If I Google Camp Dick will that get me to the trailhead?Far west end of camp dick

[Jamie]

Thanks, this is about 3 hours from me. I don't want to be late!

[Jim]

Tom's correct.

Here's a google map (https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'47.5%22N+105%C2%B031'25.9%22W/@40.1298672,-105.5245169,242m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.12986 6!4d-105.523876) - satellite pic - of the parking lot / trailhead at the far west end of Camp Dick.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'47.5%22N+105%C2%B031'25.9%22W/@40.1298672,-105.5245169,242m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.12986 6!4d-105.523876

[Heather]

Tom's correct.

Here's a google map (https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'47.5%22N+105%C2%B031'25.9%22W/@40.1298672,-105.5245169,242m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.12986 6!4d-105.523876) - satellite pic - of the parking lot / trailhead at the far west end of Camp Dick.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B007'47.5%22N+105%C2%B031'25.9%22W/@40.1298672,-105.5245169,242m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.12986 6!4d-105.523876

Just line up (on the right side in the oval) as close to the entrance as you can; last weekend there were tow rigs/trailers parked to the far right - we just slid up next to them to air down. Worked out great.