Road trip

[LCnAZ]

Next time will try to get together.

I live with this 60, generally know its capabilities and shortcomings, plus carry enough gear, water, etc. that if I have an issue I should be able to fix it or wait it out.

You bet.

Yes, if anybody is "ready" for the unexpected, it's you.

BTW, I traveled part of your westbound path last summer as I took a solo road trip up through Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Ruidoso (overnight), then on to Roswell to go see Michael Martin Murphey. I say solo, but I took our chocolate lab as my date. MMM did a concert in a very small little venue, but that made it kind of special. His pipes aren't quite as clear as they once were, but he did a great job with his son, Ryan, and long-time bass player, Gary Roller. That trip was in the late model Sequoia, though.

Like you, I can't get off interstates quick enough. We love to stick to the Indian 2-lane roads when traveling north to Colorado. They're in terrific shape, and there's virtually no traffic. Scenery is off the chain gorgeous.

 

[yotadude520]

Needed a break from the meeting today so I drove out E. Redington Road that becomes FS 371 (I think this is the correct road number). A lot of Coronado National Forest land with interesting roads out the east side of Tucson. This is a popular area, traffic was not too bad but I saw side by sides, Jeeps, other trucks, ATVs, bicyclists, and a few cars. The main road becomes dirt, gravel, rock, with some washouts and while never needing 4WD there were sections that were best driven in lower gears. I also aired downed just to keep from being beaten to death from the washboard surface.

I took a side road to Chiva Falls but only drove several hundred yards because it was a rock crawling exercise.

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Still found some less demanding yet fun side roads

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About noon the thunderheads began to build, some with rain, and later in the day the monsoons kicked off, but I was out of there by then.

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Arizona fish hook cactus were blooming, saw a bunch.

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Headed back east tomorrow morning.

You were basically in my backyard! Redington is a great area to stroll around in, especially the Chimney Rock area.

 

[OGBeno]

Jim will be back. Guaranteed. I think he wants to do a diesel swap on his 60.

He will live at my house for 6 months.

Safe travels home, Jim.

 

[Idaho Savage]

So grateful for this thread. Last night, I literally was googling New Mexico, trying to get a feel for a state that I've spent very little time in, despite my extensive travel throughout the west. I'm slowly piecing together a NM/CO roadtrip and this was very helpful.

 

[yotadude520]

Jim will be back. Guaranteed. I think he wants to do a diesel swap on his 60.

He will live at my house for 6 months.

Safe travels home, Jim.

(Shameless plug incoming)

I've got a 2H if he wants to swap that in...who wants a 1HZ anyway??

 

[OGBeno]

(Shameless plug incoming)

I've got a 2H if he wants to swap that in...who wants a 1HZ anyway??

Says no one ever.

 

[OGBeno]

(Shameless plug incoming)

I've got a 2H if he wants to swap that in...who wants a 1HZ anyway??

And I was joking. @Godwin is a carburetor man.

 

[yotadude520]

And I was joking. @Godwin is a carburetor man.

God bless him. My 29 year old brain couldn't handle the spaghetti monster so I give him major kudos

 

[Hokie LX]

Great thread! I'm about to embark on the pilgrimage to Ouray for SAS in a couple days with my 60. Will be a long trip from NC but I'm excited for the adventure.

 

[LCnAZ]

So grateful for this thread. Last night, I literally was googling New Mexico, trying to get a feel for a state that I've spent very little time in, despite my extensive travel throughout the west. I'm slowly piecing together a NM/CO roadtrip and this was very helpful.

You want to come explore southern intermountain west where we are. I want to explore the northern where you are. I spent a summer working in and around Wallace in 1996 on the movie Dante's Peak., but no time to explore. Must return to that region.

Here's a great look at what to see in CO. Watch Heart of the World: Colorado's National Parks | Prime Video - https://www.amazon.com/Heart-World-Colorados-National-Parks/dp/B01LXCIP3X

Should also include driving and camping the San Juan Skyway of SW CO (Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Durango, etc)

Great thread! I'm about to embark on the pilgrimage to Ouray for SAS in a couple days with my 60. Will be a long trip from NC but I'm excited for the adventure.

Dang, that's a hell of a trip with any vehicle.

 

[CruiserTrash]

You want to come explore southern intermountain west where we are. I want to explore the northern where you are. I spent a summer working in and around Wallace in 1996 on the movie Dante's Peak., but no time to explore. Must return to that region.

Here's a great look at what to see in CO. Watch Heart of the World: Colorado's National Parks | Prime Video - https://www.amazon.com/Heart-World-Colorados-National-Parks/dp/B01LXCIP3X

Should also include driving and camping the San Juan Skyway of SW CO (Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Durango, etc)


Dang, that's a hell of a trip with any vehicle.

Gotta get @Godwin to Solid Axle Summit one of these years!

 

[LCnAZ]

Gotta get @Godwin to Solid Axle Summit one of these years!

Yep. I wouldn't mind filling that square myself someday.

 

[Ian Crawford]

Incredible trip and photos, thanks for sharing!

 

[Skniper]

And I was joking. @Godwin is a carburetor man.

But that 60 is a 3FE'r, is it not @Godwin ? Or am I misremembering another wagon.

 

[OGBeno]

But that 60 is a 3FE'r, is it not @Godwin ? Or am I misremembering another wagon.

Might have been. They all look the same to me now.

 

[Godwin]

Might have been. They all look the same to me now.

Jerk. I forgot the smiley

 

[Godwin]

But that 60 is a 3FE'r, is it not @Godwin ? Or am I misremembering another wagon.

I have two. This one is carbed 2F

 

[Godwin]

Left Tucson yesterday, camped in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft, NM last night. Tonight I’m at Enchanted Rock State National Area in Texas. I’ve covered ca. a thousand miles in two days

 

[zeeklafreek]

Left Tucson yesterday, camped in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft, NM last night. Tonight I’m at Enchanted Rock State National Area in Texas. I’ve covered ca. a thousand miles in two days

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About 25 minutes from my 60.

 

[thatcabledude]

Gotta get @Godwin to Solid Axle Summit one of these years!

This. @cruiserinsanity also