Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
05-08-2004, 02:26 AM
#41
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
Jerry, keep an eye on the weather between now and when you come. If
we don't get some timely moisture you may find camping pretty grim
with all sorts of fire restrictions.
I have to chime in on the Ouray area - spectacular even from the
highway. The trails range from ho-hum to ARRGH! but you can find
about anything you want. Last time I took some relatives to ride the
narrow guage between Durango and Silverton I spent the whole
turn-around time in Silverton admiring the rigs running around there.
On Fri, 7 May 2004 23:50:20 UTC "Jerry McG"
<gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote:
> > ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
> I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
> recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
> available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
> free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
> since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
> First hand intel, you know ;-)
>
> Thanks,
> Bob>
>
> Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
> 6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
> the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
> Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
> later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
>
> As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
> in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
> boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
> thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
> number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
> Boy at all.
>
> Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
> to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
> taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
> alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
> spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
>
> Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
> Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
> to see everything taken in mid-summer.
>
> My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
> roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
> after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
> afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
>
>
>
> > "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> > >
> > > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
> might be
> > > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> > >
> > > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
> is
> > > there
> > > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Muuurgh
> > > >
> > > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > > Happy trails.
> > > > Gary
>
>
--
Will Honea
we don't get some timely moisture you may find camping pretty grim
with all sorts of fire restrictions.
I have to chime in on the Ouray area - spectacular even from the
highway. The trails range from ho-hum to ARRGH! but you can find
about anything you want. Last time I took some relatives to ride the
narrow guage between Durango and Silverton I spent the whole
turn-around time in Silverton admiring the rigs running around there.
On Fri, 7 May 2004 23:50:20 UTC "Jerry McG"
<gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote:
> > ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
> I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
> recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
> available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
> free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
> since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
> First hand intel, you know ;-)
>
> Thanks,
> Bob>
>
> Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
> 6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
> the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
> Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
> later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
>
> As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
> in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
> boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
> thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
> number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
> Boy at all.
>
> Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
> to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
> taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
> alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
> spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
>
> Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
> Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
> to see everything taken in mid-summer.
>
> My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
> roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
> after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
> afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
>
>
>
> > "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> > >
> > > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
> might be
> > > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> > >
> > > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
> is
> > > there
> > > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > Muuurgh
> > > >
> > > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > > Happy trails.
> > > > Gary
>
>
--
Will Honea
05-08-2004, 10:43 AM
#42
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
CW McCall did a song about it..
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
05-08-2004, 10:43 AM
#43
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
CW McCall did a song about it..
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
05-08-2004, 10:43 AM
#44
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
CW McCall did a song about it..
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
05-08-2004, 10:43 AM
#45
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
CW McCall did a song about it..
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
... and we came across a sign, saying "Black Bear Road,
you don't have to be crazy to drive this road but it helps... "
We went about a mile n a half in about 4 hours,
busted off the right front fender,
tore a hole in the oil pan on rocks bigger than the hall closet...
our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
Sounds fun !
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Fennidh" <bdl300wmag.@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:6yVmc.32779$6L3.8153@fed1read05...
> Black Bear Road is the sh*t. It is awesome.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
> news:2g1op8F3h5biU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle,
> pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure
> >
> > That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
05-08-2004, 11:22 AM
#50
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
ok, perhaps he said "feet" :-)
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Matt Osborn" <msosborn@spam_trap@attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:g9up90lsjckou87nlmv9vio4rlhm7o310r@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 08 May 2004 14:43:15 GMT, "Dave Milne"
> <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote:
>
> >our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
>
> I'll bet you really had a great view of the moon from there.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Matt Osborn" <msosborn@spam_trap@attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:g9up90lsjckou87nlmv9vio4rlhm7o310r@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 08 May 2004 14:43:15 GMT, "Dave Milne"
> <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote:
>
> >our army jeep car sank in the mud, at 13,000 miles above sea-level !"
>
> I'll bet you really had a great view of the moon from there.