Anyone here from Colorado??

[HummBebe]

Who wants to go wheeling on th Saturday the 19th???

[Alec W]

Whatcha looking for Jac? Scenery and easy, hard or both

[Rich]

:lol:

Who wants to go wheeling on th Saturday the 19th???

You never did do a rubicon thread here!

[HummBebe]

Whatcha looking for Jac? Scenery and easy, hard or both

Well, not sure, scenery sounds good since I've not spent much time on the Divide.



Sorry Rich I'll get with sewie and well put one up

[Alec W]

Bill Moore Lake and/or Red Cone might work?

[HummBebe]

I'll check those out....BRB

[HummBebe]

Red Cone:

Trail: I've run redcone several times in my 94 YJ with about 5in. of lift, 33in. tires, an ARB in front and a true trac in the back. It's a fun trail, especially if you want to scare your friends that are new to four wheeling. It's not a hard trail but it has a very high pucker factor. It starts off very rocky, but nothing a stock 4x4 can't handle with the right line. The trail continues to climb to timber line through the rocks. As the rocks and trees decrease, the views become spectacular. At this point the trail itself becomes fairly smooth, but also very steep. You go through a series of long, steep ups and downs before reaching the final down hill run. This stretch of about 100 yards is so steep that the trail has been made one way going downhill, and besides being steep there is a huge drop off on both sides: thus the pucker factor. this trail can be run in stock vehicles with adequate tires (something with some serious traction!). I wouldn't recommend it for a first timer though because it does take excellent throttle and brake control to conquer the steep ups and downs, particularly when you consider the drop offs on both sides of the trail. Once you get down the steep downhill, you are right in the saddle of webster pass. A left turn takes you back to the highway, and a right turn takes you to radical hill and a vast web of fun four wheel drive trails. good luck and have fun on one of my favorite trails.

[HummBebe]

Trail:

Bill Moore Lake is one of the most beautiful trails I've driven in Colorado thus far. The trail starts in Empire Colorado as North Empire road. As you continue up this trail, it turns into a gravel road as you pass abandoned mining buildings. The early section of the road is very easy and offers nice views down to the valley below. Once when you reach the Conqueror Mines at 1.75 miles, the trail vears back sharply to the left. From here, the trail gets a little more difficult and there are a number of spurs that offer some difficult climbs. You'll run into signs that point you to Bill Moore Lake (FR 183.1) and Miller Creek. As you continue up the road to Bill Moore Lake the road gets steep in sections and the loose rocks may cause trouble for open differentials. This is the most difficult section and a few of the sections have optional bypasses. Once you get past this section you'll reach a beautiful summit with a great 360º view. From here, the trail essentially drops down to the lake. The descent is also a little loose and there were a few muddy sections (!!!Please stay clear of any muddy areas. Failure to do so may cause the Forest Service to close the trail to motor vehicles!!!). You'll reach the end of the trail about 50 yards from the lake. The end was so relaxing and the scenery was spectacular. I enjoyed the lake for a while and let the dogs enjoy the crisp water. Even in mid-June it was quite cold at 11,346ft. This trail is a great for the entire family. Stock vehicles may have a little trouble. Definitely pack a lunch and enjoy!

[HummBebe]

They both look great!

[Alec W]

This site has great write-ups and pics http://www.traildamage.com

[HummBebe]

I'm gonna spend all night on this site....I Like it!!!

[Toots]

I'm gonna spend all night on this site....I Like it!!!

Rod asked me this question so I'm going to ask you!! When did you move to Colorado???

[HummBebe]

Is Rod not speaking to me??? LOL

We are going to Moab....AGAIN. When we leave, we are going to Denver to drop off my Husbands son (he lives with his Mom in Denver, lives with us during the Summer).

SO while we are out there, we are going to connect and go wheeling with our CO friends.....

Like that!

[Toots]

Is Rod not speaking to me??? LOL

We are going to Moab....AGAIN. When we leave, we are going to Denver to drop off my Husbands son (he lives with his Mom in Denver, lives with us during the Summer).

SO while we are out there, we are going to connect and go wheeling with our CO friends.....

Like that!

No no no! Had nothing to do with that!! I was posting about trails in Colorado and possibly going out there and Rod asked ME that question!

[HummBebe]

So when are you going to Colorado???