Monticello Canyon? (1 Viewer)

[davidfj406080]

my homie in El Paso Kirk I think went, another friend of mine from there went last week and liked it- doesn't sound very challenging,.?
an opinions?
lots of water crossings--------

 

[Pyro-boy]

I would be interested in exploring the area if anyone is interested.

Vince

 

[Nmyeti]

my homie in El Paso Kirk I think went, another friend of mine from there went last week and liked it- doesn't sound very challenging,.?
an opinions?
lots of water crossings--------

I'd be down to explore the area. I didn't know Kirk was still around. I've been gone too long!

-Nathan

 

[fj55mike]

I've been with Kirk once before, it's a lot of fun. Lots of water crossings, not too challenging, and some great scenery. Definitely worth a visit, it's one of my favorite places I've ever wheeled.

--Mike

 

[Beowulf]

my homie in El Paso Kirk I think went, another friend of mine from there went last week and liked it- doesn't sound very challenging,.?
an opinions?
lots of water crossings--------

How about some pics and trail report and a GPS track or topo or something?

-Mike-

 

[davidfj406080]

One other thing- is it all private property, or can you camp anywhere along the way?

 

[pappy]

There are private ranches along the canyon. The canyon road is posted private/closed at both ends. When we were there last the water association rep harassed us. I talked with a friends who works with the state and they said the canyon was closed to the public to protect the water. It's used by the community down stream. There is camping in the forest near by.

Bushrat

 

[davidfj406080]

So Jon, is it trespassing to run it?

 

[cruiserdan]

I talked with a friends who works with the state and they said the canyon was closed to the public to protect the water. It's used by the community down stream.

Bushrat

So Jon, is it trespassing to run it?

Um,


I'll go out on a limb and guess yes...........

 

[SteveLCetc]

We'd have to check a map. A lot of times they'll just say that to keep people out, but they're lying and it's a public thoroughfare.

 

[davidfj406080]

Talked to Rich in El Paso and he says its' a county road; the edges are PP,

 

[SteveLCetc]

Anybody have a GPS track?

 

[pappy]

Talked to Rich in El Paso and he says its' a county road; the edges are PP,

The last I heard it no longer had state highway designation. Steve, can you check?

Jon

 

[SteveLCetc]

There are a lot of county roads around there. I need to know what the route is...

 

[SteveLCetc]

Reviving this old thread, if somebody has a GPS track I can check if it's a "throughfare". I'd be up for it this spring.

 

[firemedicpq1]

I ran this last fall with a buddy from TorC. He works for the USFS as an archaeologist. He gave us a great history tour of the area which I am sure he wouldn't mind doing again. It was a great day. As said earlier, not very challenging, but very, very scenic. Lots of water crossings. There was a lot of private property, but the route was on a right-of-way. Not terribly sure of access issues, but if interested, I can check with Chris in TorC. He would know.
Paul

 

[firemedicpq1]

Here is a photo of the run last fall.

 

[Ruadhrigh]

cool pics

 

[evanz80]

Looks like a neat area. I'd be interested to check it out if it's allowed.

 

[kai38]

Looks like a neat area. I'd be interested to check it out if it's allowed.

The road through the canyon is open to the public, you will come to a few gates that will need to be opened & closed as you pass through. There are signs along the road saying to stay to the road because the land on both sides are private.

It is any easy trail but great views, no camping in the canyon but you can follow the road as it exits the canyon up into the forest to a couple of campgrounds. You can also visit the VLA (Very Large Array NRAO Very Large Array) in the area.
There are 60 -100 water crossings depending on the water run off, some as deep as 2-3 ft in spots & as long as 100 ft.
In the canyon its self there is a high water post thats about 15ft above your head, so being in the canyon when its raining is not a good idea.
Here are some pictures from the area from years ago
MONTICELLO CANYON Photo Gallery by kirk isaacson at pbase.com
AND
Zoto 3.0 - Photo Sharing
Let Mike & me know if you all head down there we like that area
Kirk