5/4 Trail Ride, anyone?

[COS80]

Thinking about hitting the Gulches again, and hitting Longwater and Hackett, since the snow turned us back in December, but I'm open to other ideas, too. Anyone interested?

 

[wonderlc]

I do not think the LX is tough enough to do Hacket, at least not with out the possibility of loosing bumpers.

 

[Goslow]

A bit early for me. I would like to let the snow melt on Hackett. I would like for it to be dry, or mostly dry, when I try it for the first time with this rig.

 

[COS80]

Ok, not the gulches. Where then?

 

[Goslow]

Requires much thought, this one does.

 

[Goslow]

there used to be side trails off of Mount Herman Road, other than 315. Are those still open?

 

[Goslow]

LC pilot has recommended Penrose Commons in the past. I have not been there, but wanted to mention it.

 

[COS80]

I'm good with going back and hitting more trails off of 300 and 320. I'm probably good with Penrose Commons, but I dont think I've been there.

 

[COS80]

Here's a few other suggestions.

Rampart Crossover

Phantom Creek/Signal Butte

China Wall

Mt. Baldy

Eagle Rock/Reynolds Wrap

 

[TK470]

I’d love to join if my plans to replace my friend’s valve cover gaskets falls through.

 

[wonderlc]

Great suggestions! I am still not 100% I can go but if I can I would be willing to do about anything! Heck I may stay over night depending on where we go and the weather!

 

[Goslow]

Here are my thoughts, and of course, it is your choice.
How about going to signal Butte and hiking up it?
Rampart range side roads and/or the crossover you mentioned would also be a great choice.
Mt Baldy will be gnarly. The snow builds in on the shelf road and one time when we were up there with snow on it one rig went partially over the edge.
We are scheduled to run China wall later this year.
Reynolds Wrap has a northwest facing slope that may not be open since we just had a sizable snow up there.

 

[COS80]

I'm having foot problems, so I dont think I could do the hike. Should we try the Rampart Xover?

 

[Goslow]

Sounds good. Please let us know your arrangements.

 

[COS80]

Let's start with confirming whether anyone is actually going to go.

 

[TK470]

My plans were firmed up, so I can’t join. Have a good time!

 

[Goslow]

I plan to be there.

 

[COS80]

I just noticed there are two seasonal gates - we should call and be sure it's open first, or change to another trail. Let's decide that first, because there's two numbers to call.

 

[COS80]

The two numbers 303-275-5610 and 719-636-1602. They open at 8:00am (at least the 303 office). I will post the news after I get in touch with them, but if someone else calls before I post, please do the same - my concern is if the day gets away from me, we won't get the info.

 

[wonderlc]

I probably can not go on this one. Still a chance I can but less...