Buena Vista Area Trails Sept 1,2

[Isotel]

we have a trip coming up for Labor Day weekend..

The plan is to go up to the Buena Vista Area, and Run many of the trails in the area, and start some planning for a possible TLCA hosted event in the future.. and as always run some trails, do some camping, and have some fun over the long weekend!

Id like to get some ideas flowing here.. Trails we can run? Places to Camp? or possible Hotels for the in the group .. anything elce you guys can think of..

Trails that i can think of

Listed from Hardest, to not so hard Scenic type runs

Carnage BV
Iron Chest
Chinaman's Gultch
Mt. Antero
Halfmoon Creek
TinCup Pass

Some Trails that are Further away, but still possible!

Holy Cross
Hayden Pass
Wheeler Lake
Taylor Pass
Pearl Pass
Weston Pass

[EricG]

Sounds cool - FWIW I did Hayden Pass two weekends ago. Very nice. There were ALOT of blowdowns up there that somebody did alot of work to clear.

[Man Jerk]

I will be spending the weekend of August 10th near that area. If anyone is interested ya'll are welcome to come along. I have a friend visiting from MN and his is driving his TJ out. I'll make sure to let you know what I find.

[Isotel]

cool, Im wondering if Mt antero is a viable trail for us to run? from the sound of it, its mostly a Pucker factor of switch backs and shelf road!

Id like to Run Iron Chest one of the days in BV

Ive run Tin Cup (one of my first ever 4x4 trails) in a stock Pathgrinder back in the 90's, Realy Easy Trail, but good sight seeing..

How far is too far to drive from BV for a Day trip? id like to keep it under 45 min to the trail head!

[TearUmUpTim]

(1) Carnage BV
(2) Chinaman's Gultch
(3) Iron Chest

Those three are by far the best trails in the area IMHO...

The first two are right next to each other so their perfect!

On a side note I've only walked Carnage BV, but I'm ready to drive it.

[TearUmUpTim]

Originally Posted by Isotel

cool, Im wondering if Mt antero is a viable trail for us to run? from the sound of it, its mostly a Pucker factor of switch backs and shelf road!

It's really not that scary or hard till the last obstacle at the very top. Most people turn around before they get there. Good veiws if you're into that.

[TearUmUpTim]

So who would be up for Carnage BV on Sunday or Monday?

[Isotel]

Ill think about it!

Iron Chest on Saturday? or sunday?

[TearUmUpTim]

I think I might have to work on Saturday but I'm down Iron Chest on Sunday.

[TearUmUpTim]

So...

Saturday, 10:00am = Chinaman's Gulch or ???
Sunday, 10:00am = Iron Chest
Monday, 10:00am = Carnage BV

Sound like something we can plan on?

[TearUmUpTim]

Camping at the KOA or Old Chinaman's/Carnage trail head?

[Isotel]

i dont know, thats one of those things that we will need to look into.. The trail head is not the best spot, but i dont know of many other sites in the area.. dose anyone else have more info on the local camping scene?

[Isotel]

Ok at the Meeting we got together the Details

-Sat- Easier Run - Miners loop or similar - Tin Cup area..
Western @ 7:00 am Leave at 7:30
or Jonson's village Gun smoke Truck Stop @ 9:00 Leave for the Trail at 9:30 for those Camping on Friday Night..

We Decided we needed an easier/more scenic run, We have some options to run the Miners loop, or some of the other trails in the area. This run is suitable for any stock 4x4. should be a fun day! bring your cameras and warm clothes/Rain gear

-Sun- Harder Run - Iron Chest 8:30 Leave @ 9:00 from the Trail Head

This Trail is a bit harder - the first section is a boulder field 33" tires and a locker on this one, the rest of the trail is easier, with a hike to the top of the Mountain at the end!

-Mon- Is still open, Many people at the meeting wanted to head home on Sunday night, but i know Tim wanted to Run Carnage BV.. Maybe other interested people could run Chinaman's!

Camping will be @ the Trail Head to Chinaman's, Once you Cross the field and mud pits take a left like your heading to on china mans, Before it Turns right and heads up the hill we will be camping up in that wash area!

[minisrule]

Sounds Good. Who is planning on attending (all or part) of this run. I don't know if I am going to make the entire weekend.

[ssmathis]

It's confirmed, I won't be able to make this one. The wife already has plans scheduled for us so have fun guys.

Scott

[Isotel]

im planning on being there for Saturday and Sunday.. maybe camp out on friday night! I think most at the meeting where planning this as well...

[nanuk]

I am planning on going Sat and Sun, and I would REALLY like to do BV. I have a 4 day weekend, who is up for Indy on Friday?

BUT, Monday is most def out as I am running a marathon (yes, 26.2 miles!, and no, not with a Cruiser!) on Monday.

Any of the above mentioned plans sound great, I just hope I can FINALLY make it to to a club run!

[TearUmUpTim]

Don't know if I'll be able to make this one. I broke my frame in half on Wheeler Lake the other weekend. I'm going to try and get it fixed before this trip. I'll let you know.

[Man Jerk]

Originally Posted by TearUmUpTim

Don't know if I'll be able to make this one. I broke my frame in half on Wheeler Lake the other weekend. I'm going to try and get it fixed before this trip. I'll let you know.

pics please

[TearUmUpTim]

Broken frame... What broken frame??? She's fixed already, sorry no pictures. I do know what I'm getting for Christmas though. Hydro assist!

See you guys Sunday for Iron Chest.

[Romer]

I can't do the whole time. I am teaching Sarah how to rebuild her front and rear axles one her 80. Post up where you will be Sunday and/or Monday.

You have a ham radio you can be contacted on?

[Isotel]

Sunday meet @ 8:30 Leave @ 9:00 from the Iron Chest Trail Head

i dont think we have any Ham's in the club.. Our plan is to Camp To the Left of the Chinaman's /Carnage Trail Head.. If you are heading to the start of Chinaman's we will be on the left hand side before you start up the trail

Monday is still undecided.. im going to be heading home Sunday after the trip.. Tim wanted to get some wheeling in on Monday!

[Romer]

Never done Iron Chest. Have done Chinamans a few times, you say Iron Chest is harder?

[TearUmUpTim]

Originally Posted by Romer

Never done Iron Chest. Have done Chinamans a few times, you say Iron Chest is harder?

They're about the same. Fun trail though.

[TearUmUpTim]

I have a good friend in from out of town that would love to go wheeling with us on Sunday but my 4Runner only has two seats(wife+me). Would anyone that has an extra seat mind taking on a passenger? He's a good guy and a Toyota fanatic. Problem is his Toy is in Arkansas.

[Isotel]

i will not have an extra seat, but i would think there will be at least one in the group!

Im going to be gathering everything together, and heading out tonight!

Trevor

Me and Vic are going to be meeting at about 5:30 at the safeway on the Colorado and 31st street to head up tonight for camping if anyone else is intrested