Future Trail Rides

[LCPilot]

I'm embarrassed. At the August meeting I totaled forgot to bring up the topic of future trail rides. Please suggest trails that we should do for the next 3 months. I would suggest a high country ride in September, a fall color ride in October and a lower elevation ride in November. Please respond with your suggestions. They can be favorites or new trails.

My suggestion for September is Old Monarch Pass going west and Hancock pass going east with an option of going to the town of Bonanza if the time works out.

 

[SAS]

Here's an idea that I've mentioned in the past (I did this tour with CSC4W back in 2021).

Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Tour

highlights:
located near La Junta (east of Pueblo), meet and depart/return to USFS office in La Junta
guided tour with USFS personnel, frequent stops at points of interest and presentation/discussion about significance
-prehistoric dinousaur track site
-pre colonial Spanish expedition
-colonial Spanish
-old west northern Euro settlement
-statehood era
-modern (20th century) ranching

It's a full day experience, 9am to 3pm or thereabout
$10 per adult
4x4 high clearance vehicle
one date in September (SAT 5th)
five dates in October (each SAT)
one date in November (SAT 7th)

 

[LCPilot]

I like this idea. I see the price is $20 per adult and $7.50 Children 6-12. I think this would be a good trip for October. Tickets need to be prepaid on line.

Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Auto Tour, Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands - Recreation.gov

Explore Picket Wire Canyonlands Guided Auto Tour in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado with Recreation.gov. Overview: For a unique and unforgettable family experience, tour the Picket Wire Canyonlands. Located on the Comanche National...

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I don't think this should be the regular monthly trail ride, but as an additional event.

 

[SAS]

Here's a suggestion for October; in the Alma & Fairplay area, High Park, Beaver Creek. These are north of Fairplay, east of Hwy 9. Relatively easy roads but with good elevation, fall color, and views of the big mountains to the north and west.