China Wall up for adoption

[Funrover]

I was looking around and saw China Wall was up for adop. Adopt 2 trails?

[4Runninfun]

i'd be down for adopting this trail. This is one of our regulars and i would like to personally make sure that this one stays open.

[Discodude19]

I'm up for it. Like Jon said this is one of our reg trails we do.

[Funrover]

Seems like the CO Springs crowd is down for it so far!

[Patrolman]

Where is it? Never been on it. Seems like it must be closer to the Springs.

[4Runninfun]

it's right past lake george.

[Chris]

I'm interested to hear from more people. How many miles away is it, seemed pretty far the one time I went.

Since it's been brought up, Brant has asked if we'd be interested in adopting Devil's Canyon (I think that's the name) which is close to Barbour Fork.

I have no difficulty adopting more than one trail as long as there are enough people willing and able to follow through. We are spread around the Front Range and it's understandable that people in the Springs area are less than enthusiastic about driving a couple hours to Idaho Springs. That brings up a question of what kind of turnout we'd have for China Wall.

Open for more discussion. :cool:

[Funrover]

I know Jon, Ryan, Jamie and myself are a lot closer to China Wall

[4Runninfun]

Here is china wall. Courtesy of traildamage.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/4runninfun/chinawalllocation.jpg

[4Runninfun]

maybe what we should do is organize a china wall run so people can get a better idea of where it is and what the trail is all about.

[Funrover]

Ok I am in..LOL say Labor day weekend?????

[Funrover]

have to be sunday or monday for me

[4Runninfun]

well depending on everyone else that might be a little too short notice.

[Funrover]

Yeah I know....

Winter run?

[4Runninfun]

i was thinking an october run

[Funrover]

I'm in LOL How about the 2nd weekend?

[Patrolman]

I think an October Run is more feasible, but the 2nd weekend I will be in Moab. If I remember right, some other folks were planning the same.

[4Runninfun]

well thats the great thing about this trail we can run it all year.

[Funrover]

pretty much, let's get a time figured out!

[Chris]

Sounds good, who wants to pick an October date? That should provide for plenty of time to plan on making it.

[KnuckleHead]

How diffecult and where is this trail located?

[4Runninfun]

i posted up a map to the trail, and this trail is as hard as you'd like to make it. I took a stock subie though couple years ago so you're bronco can make it through no prob.

[Funrover]

How diffecult and where is this trail located?

You will be fine man, you can take any of you 4x4's!

[4Runninfun]

aaron why don't you post up some past summer and winter trips.

[4Runner3Wheeler]

I didn't realize China Wall had so many options to suit all 4x4s or that it is open year round. Let's schedule the higher elevations for the coming months and ones like China Wall for the winter months. Let me know what you think. I'm guessing the drive from Denver to be about 2.5 hours; sound about right?

If there are at least five dedicated Co. Sprgs vehicles, I say adopt it because at least a couple Denver folks could likely make it. I like the idea of adopting the trail.

[Funrover]

aaron why don't you post up some past summer and winter trips.

Subaru to start us off...
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_8244.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_8225.jpg


Winter..
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_7983.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_7992.jpg


More to come!

[Funrover]

The Mud Pit (When there)

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0392.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0391.jpg


The Rock Garden
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0387.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0383.jpg

Around the tree lean
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0381.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh178/aaronwart/Offroad/feb%2024/IMG_0375.jpg

All are bypassable!

[4Runner3Wheeler]

Those old subarus like that are so capable for what they are.


Subaru to start us off...
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Winter..
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More to come!

[Funrover]

Some more
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off&#37;20road%20Trips/Dec%2015%202007/IMG_5017.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/Dec%2015%202007/China20Wall20Dec0720022.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/Snowshots/IMG_7972.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/Snowshots/IMG_1201.jpg

At night!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_7556.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c353/Funrover/Off%20road%20Trips/IMG_7567.jpg

[Funrover]

Here are links to trips run on the trail
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=91612&highlight=China+Wall

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=84345&highlight=China+Wall

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=75803&highlight=China+Wall

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=108265&highlight=China+Wall

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2498&highlight=China+Wall

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1933&highlight=China+Wall



I think that is enough for now..LOL sadly I have more

[Funrover]

China Wall is an easy trail. There is a harder way FS 204 and that offers so more fun for the more build rigs, However I have taken stock 4x4's through with no problems. FS 212 is the easier way in and the way most people start. All of the obstacles are bypassable but there are many there if you want to use them. If you have any questions let me know


To get there from Denver there are 2 ways, most seem to take 285 to HWY 24, follow Hwy 24 east to CR 77, Turn Left follow for ten miles untill you see the FS 212 sign.

The other way is I-25 south to Colorado springs Take the Cimmeron(HWY 24 West) Exit and go through Lake George Till CR 77, Turn right

FS 204 is just a few miles up from FS212 and you will have to close a fence behind you, you will see a white pole fence where you turn in!

[Funrover]

Those old subarus like that are so capable for what they are.

Yep, impressive no doubt!

[SCRubicon]

Grizzly Lake is up for adoption too :)

[Funrover]

Grizzly Lake is up for adoption too :)


DAMN YOU!!! LOL

[Chris]

There's really no shortage of trails available for adoption. If a group of people, say for example the folks in the Springs area, that would like to take one on I'll see what I can do. We just have to be realistic on participation levels. We've had good turn-outs for Barbour Fork and we'd need the same for any other trail. Define good you ask? Six trucks with 6 - 12 people. ;)

Edit: I suppose there are cooler trails to associate ourselves with than Barbour Forks but we are Front Range 4x4 which is relevant. :D