cewtwo
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It has been a good year so far in Colorado. I have kept busy doing trails and have really increased my Winter driving skills.
So far, the "Mine Road" trails between Alice, CO and Central City, CO has been the trail that we have been able to ride repeatedly. Sometimes it has been fun, sometimes it has been a negotiation of snow drifts and other Winter surprises. If you are into Casino Buffets, there can be a great meal after a day of trail riding.
I have tried the Saxon Mountain/Lamartine run between Georgetown and Idaho Springs, CO. From the Idaho Springs side two weeks ago, I was able to get to the top of the trail. At the Georgetown side, at the top, the snowdrifts are 5 feet tall and, at this time, impassable. Let you know in another two weeks.
I tried Webster Pass (really fun trail area by Webster, CO). We got as far as the big slag pile that the river flows around. A lot of fun until that point. Watch for the mire above the mine. One of the logs at the side of the logs obstacle has several large nails/spikes exposed. We went through and the passenger side back tire went flat. We thought the nails got us, but it was a rim pinch instead. We did find out our Hi-Jack works just fine. With our air compressor and air tools changing the tire was easy.
Discount Tire is a great company and replaced the tire through Road Hazard coverage (did have to buy new coverage on the new tire, however) When you run with BFG 33" TA/KO's, that is a good thing.
Last weekend, we opted for the Mt. Baldy Trail (Colorado Springs area), Phantom Canyon and the Shelf Road (between Cripple Creek and Canon City, CO). Mt. Baldy was fairly clear until about timberline. There snow drifts stopped the party ahead of us. They were three full sized pickups trying to figure out how to turn around in tight spaces. We just whipped the Jeep around and headed back out. Both Phantom Canyon and Shelf Road were pretty easy trails (with Phantom Canyon the easier of the 2). There were great scenic vistas and some surprises along the way. We saw a great herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep ewes. The last 2 trails are old railroad beds, so the road cuts and tunnels are really pretty interesting!
Anyone know of any other trails that can be travelled in Colorado?
So far, the "Mine Road" trails between Alice, CO and Central City, CO has been the trail that we have been able to ride repeatedly. Sometimes it has been fun, sometimes it has been a negotiation of snow drifts and other Winter surprises. If you are into Casino Buffets, there can be a great meal after a day of trail riding.
I have tried the Saxon Mountain/Lamartine run between Georgetown and Idaho Springs, CO. From the Idaho Springs side two weeks ago, I was able to get to the top of the trail. At the Georgetown side, at the top, the snowdrifts are 5 feet tall and, at this time, impassable. Let you know in another two weeks.
I tried Webster Pass (really fun trail area by Webster, CO). We got as far as the big slag pile that the river flows around. A lot of fun until that point. Watch for the mire above the mine. One of the logs at the side of the logs obstacle has several large nails/spikes exposed. We went through and the passenger side back tire went flat. We thought the nails got us, but it was a rim pinch instead. We did find out our Hi-Jack works just fine. With our air compressor and air tools changing the tire was easy.
Discount Tire is a great company and replaced the tire through Road Hazard coverage (did have to buy new coverage on the new tire, however) When you run with BFG 33" TA/KO's, that is a good thing.
Last weekend, we opted for the Mt. Baldy Trail (Colorado Springs area), Phantom Canyon and the Shelf Road (between Cripple Creek and Canon City, CO). Mt. Baldy was fairly clear until about timberline. There snow drifts stopped the party ahead of us. They were three full sized pickups trying to figure out how to turn around in tight spaces. We just whipped the Jeep around and headed back out. Both Phantom Canyon and Shelf Road were pretty easy trails (with Phantom Canyon the easier of the 2). There were great scenic vistas and some surprises along the way. We saw a great herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep ewes. The last 2 trails are old railroad beds, so the road cuts and tunnels are really pretty interesting!
Anyone know of any other trails that can be travelled in Colorado?