Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
 

To tell you the truth it's been a few years since I've camped over there. I
mostly head to Moab anymore. I do plan on making a camping trip over there
this summer though.

Let's see.... when we camped around there we used to camp at Molas Lake
campground above Silverton. http://www.coloradodirectory.com/molaslakecamp/

Closer to Ouray you are looking at
http://www.colorado.com/activities/a....asp?a=9&c=131

Depends on what services you require. When we camp we usually don't need
any services, so we just camp in any wilderness area that allows it. If you
want things like toilets and showers, it limits your choices a bit.

You might try their online visitors guide http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Home

Sorry don't have time this morning to do much searching for you.


"Will Honea" <hwj25(remove this)@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-dyepWfWbmHz7@anon.none.net...
> 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

Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
 

Chinaman's and Holy Cross are about my favorites in Colorado. HOWEVER,
they are not by any means "not too difficult". They are actually
considered some of the more difficult in Colorado (which is why I like
them), and offer some very difficult obstacles. Holy Cross isn't too
bad until you get to a stream called "French Creek". Exiting the far
side of the stream is very difficult, with 4-ft. boulders to climb,
and your tires freshly wet from crossing the creek. Chinaman's has
about 3 or 4 "difficult" obstacles to climb. They always present a
challenge to people, and at least one or two vehicles in our group
will usually have some sort of body or drivetrain damage from one of
these. Usually this damage is as a result of not enough lift, or
driver error, of course, but the potential for these sorts of
breakages or body damages is much higher on this trail than many
others in Colorado.

Also, Holy Cross will likely still have a decent bit of snow on it at
least until the middle of June. Chinaman's is clear, though; my trail
group out here did it two weekends ago:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/report.php?id=117

I don't, by any means, want to scare you off from the trail; as I said
it's one of my favorites. I just don't want you to go into it with an
inaccurate picture of what it's like. I don't know how well your
vehicle is built, after all. One last thing: I personally wouldn't do
either of these trails without at least one other vehicle present. I
have gotten stuck on both of them (granted, I still had open diffs
then, but it's something to consider...I have a 4" lift and run 33"
tires).

Have fun on the trails here in CO when you come out!

/Bob


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message news:<2g4ggnF4av80U1@uni-berlin.de>...
> I'm a new Jeeper. I just want some fun, backwoods... not too
> difficult--I'll-be-alone-with-my-wife-on-a-camping-trip type trail. I'd
> like to hit "Holy Cross" out by Leadville. I think I've heard of Chinaman's
> Gulch, but I don't know where that's at. My brother-in-law lives in
> Breckenridge, so I suppose I'd like to remain in the summit area for this
> trip.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405071156.570de2c2@posting.google.c om...
> > Muuurgh:
> > What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
> > trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
> >
> > You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
> > etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
> > trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
> > Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
> > There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
> > difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
> > supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
> >
> > Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
> > over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
> > Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
> > trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
> > members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > "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

Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
 

Chinaman's and Holy Cross are about my favorites in Colorado. HOWEVER,
they are not by any means "not too difficult". They are actually
considered some of the more difficult in Colorado (which is why I like
them), and offer some very difficult obstacles. Holy Cross isn't too
bad until you get to a stream called "French Creek". Exiting the far
side of the stream is very difficult, with 4-ft. boulders to climb,
and your tires freshly wet from crossing the creek. Chinaman's has
about 3 or 4 "difficult" obstacles to climb. They always present a
challenge to people, and at least one or two vehicles in our group
will usually have some sort of body or drivetrain damage from one of
these. Usually this damage is as a result of not enough lift, or
driver error, of course, but the potential for these sorts of
breakages or body damages is much higher on this trail than many
others in Colorado.

Also, Holy Cross will likely still have a decent bit of snow on it at
least until the middle of June. Chinaman's is clear, though; my trail
group out here did it two weekends ago:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/report.php?id=117

I don't, by any means, want to scare you off from the trail; as I said
it's one of my favorites. I just don't want you to go into it with an
inaccurate picture of what it's like. I don't know how well your
vehicle is built, after all. One last thing: I personally wouldn't do
either of these trails without at least one other vehicle present. I
have gotten stuck on both of them (granted, I still had open diffs
then, but it's something to consider...I have a 4" lift and run 33"
tires).

Have fun on the trails here in CO when you come out!

/Bob


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message news:<2g4ggnF4av80U1@uni-berlin.de>...
> I'm a new Jeeper. I just want some fun, backwoods... not too
> difficult--I'll-be-alone-with-my-wife-on-a-camping-trip type trail. I'd
> like to hit "Holy Cross" out by Leadville. I think I've heard of Chinaman's
> Gulch, but I don't know where that's at. My brother-in-law lives in
> Breckenridge, so I suppose I'd like to remain in the summit area for this
> trip.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405071156.570de2c2@posting.google.c om...
> > Muuurgh:
> > What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
> > trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
> >
> > You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
> > etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
> > trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
> > Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
> > There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
> > difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
> > supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
> >
> > Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
> > over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
> > Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
> > trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
> > members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > "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

Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
 

Chinaman's and Holy Cross are about my favorites in Colorado. HOWEVER,
they are not by any means "not too difficult". They are actually
considered some of the more difficult in Colorado (which is why I like
them), and offer some very difficult obstacles. Holy Cross isn't too
bad until you get to a stream called "French Creek". Exiting the far
side of the stream is very difficult, with 4-ft. boulders to climb,
and your tires freshly wet from crossing the creek. Chinaman's has
about 3 or 4 "difficult" obstacles to climb. They always present a
challenge to people, and at least one or two vehicles in our group
will usually have some sort of body or drivetrain damage from one of
these. Usually this damage is as a result of not enough lift, or
driver error, of course, but the potential for these sorts of
breakages or body damages is much higher on this trail than many
others in Colorado.

Also, Holy Cross will likely still have a decent bit of snow on it at
least until the middle of June. Chinaman's is clear, though; my trail
group out here did it two weekends ago:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/report.php?id=117

I don't, by any means, want to scare you off from the trail; as I said
it's one of my favorites. I just don't want you to go into it with an
inaccurate picture of what it's like. I don't know how well your
vehicle is built, after all. One last thing: I personally wouldn't do
either of these trails without at least one other vehicle present. I
have gotten stuck on both of them (granted, I still had open diffs
then, but it's something to consider...I have a 4" lift and run 33"
tires).

Have fun on the trails here in CO when you come out!

/Bob


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message news:<2g4ggnF4av80U1@uni-berlin.de>...
> I'm a new Jeeper. I just want some fun, backwoods... not too
> difficult--I'll-be-alone-with-my-wife-on-a-camping-trip type trail. I'd
> like to hit "Holy Cross" out by Leadville. I think I've heard of Chinaman's
> Gulch, but I don't know where that's at. My brother-in-law lives in
> Breckenridge, so I suppose I'd like to remain in the summit area for this
> trip.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405071156.570de2c2@posting.google.c om...
> > Muuurgh:
> > What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
> > trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
> >
> > You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
> > etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
> > trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
> > Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
> > There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
> > difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
> > supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
> >
> > Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
> > over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
> > Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
> > trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
> > members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > "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

Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
 

Chinaman's and Holy Cross are about my favorites in Colorado. HOWEVER,
they are not by any means "not too difficult". They are actually
considered some of the more difficult in Colorado (which is why I like
them), and offer some very difficult obstacles. Holy Cross isn't too
bad until you get to a stream called "French Creek". Exiting the far
side of the stream is very difficult, with 4-ft. boulders to climb,
and your tires freshly wet from crossing the creek. Chinaman's has
about 3 or 4 "difficult" obstacles to climb. They always present a
challenge to people, and at least one or two vehicles in our group
will usually have some sort of body or drivetrain damage from one of
these. Usually this damage is as a result of not enough lift, or
driver error, of course, but the potential for these sorts of
breakages or body damages is much higher on this trail than many
others in Colorado.

Also, Holy Cross will likely still have a decent bit of snow on it at
least until the middle of June. Chinaman's is clear, though; my trail
group out here did it two weekends ago:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/report.php?id=117

I don't, by any means, want to scare you off from the trail; as I said
it's one of my favorites. I just don't want you to go into it with an
inaccurate picture of what it's like. I don't know how well your
vehicle is built, after all. One last thing: I personally wouldn't do
either of these trails without at least one other vehicle present. I
have gotten stuck on both of them (granted, I still had open diffs
then, but it's something to consider...I have a 4" lift and run 33"
tires).

Have fun on the trails here in CO when you come out!

/Bob


"Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message news:<2g4ggnF4av80U1@uni-berlin.de>...
> I'm a new Jeeper. I just want some fun, backwoods... not too
> difficult--I'll-be-alone-with-my-wife-on-a-camping-trip type trail. I'd
> like to hit "Holy Cross" out by Leadville. I think I've heard of Chinaman's
> Gulch, but I don't know where that's at. My brother-in-law lives in
> Breckenridge, so I suppose I'd like to remain in the summit area for this
> trip.
>
> Thanks,
> Muuurgh
>
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0405071156.570de2c2@posting.google.c om...
> > Muuurgh:
> > What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
> > trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
> >
> > You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
> > etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
> > trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
> > Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
> > There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
> > difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
> > supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
> >
> > Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
> > over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
> > Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
> > trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
> > members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > "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